Archive Record
Metadata
Title |
Peter Brix Collection |
Catalog Number |
2018.47.1 |
Object Name |
Collection |
Scope & Content |
Scope of Archive Peter J. Brix collection spanning primarily 1800's through 2018. Includes personal and family history of involvement in area logging and maritime industries. Includes genealogical research done regarding extended Brix family. Also includes Peter Brix's personal story from early childhood, work history, community activities, and family. Series 1: Maritime (2018.47.2) Collection consists of records and photographs covering the beginnings of the Knappton Towboat Company in 1909 until sale of Brix Maritime Company to Foss Maritime in 1993. Also included is Peter Brix's continued involvement in management of Yutana Barge Lines and relationship with Brusco Tug and Barge Company. Series 2: Logging (2018.47.3) Contains photographs, business records, news clippings, ledgers related to arrival in Grays River of P.F. Brix Family in 1881, beginning of Brix Brothers Logging Co. in 1884 and subsequent logging companies owned and/or managed by P.J., Albert, Asmus, and Walter Brix. Also includes other various business interests of the Brix brothers. Series 3: Family (2018.47.4) (For access contact museum) Includes family photos, genealogical information, history, news articles, immigration records, marriage certificates, death certificates, birth certificates, books, scrapbook, ledger etc. outlining Brix family history through multiple generations. Series 4: Personal (2018.47.5) (For access contact museum) Covers Peter Brix's personal story from early childhood and includes photographs, news clippings, correspondence, awards and other material related to Peter's family, his business interests, community service and other outside activities. Each catalogued item is included in the folder description. In most cases we have included selected images from each folder online. Photographs of copyrighted, licensed and sensitive material are omitted. |
Child Records |
Brix Collection: Maritime Brix Collection: Logging Brix Collection: Family Brix Collection: Personal Series 5: Held open for additions |