Koontz Garage and Machine Shop records , 1907-1924

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Koontz Garage and Machine Shop
Title
Koontz Garage and Machine Shop records
Dates
1907-1924 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet, (1 container)
Collection Number
Bx 177
Summary
Koontz Garage and Machine Shop (now called Koontz Machine and Welding) is a Coos Bay, Oregon based company that was established in 1906. The collection contains twelve business ledgers showing expenses, income, and customer accounts, 1907-1924.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Koontz Garage and Machine Shop (now called Koontz Machine and Welding) is a Coos Bay, Oregon based company that was established in 1906.

According to the current Koontz Machine and Welding webpage the shop has "been in the same location since 1906. Koontz was founded by John Koontz. The business has seen numerous changes over the years.

Koontz was always a machine shop, but other ventures have faded away. An automotive garage, Packard dealership, gas and diesel station (sold to boats on the bay as well) and a tire shop. Koontz also manufactured and patented the Koontz hydraulic press.

Bruce Thompson bought Koontz Machine and Welding in 2007, after being foreman and employed by Koontz for over twenty years. Before that time Bruce worked at Hillstrom Shipbuilding Company, gaining valuable knowledge about all sizes of ocean going vessels."

[Source: http://www.koontzmachine.com/about/about.htm]

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains twelve business ledgers showing expenses, income, and customer accounts, 1907-1924.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Automobile repair shops--Oregon--Coos Bay
  • Machine shops--Oregon--Coos Bay

Form or Genre Terms

  • Account books
  • Ledgers (account books)