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Water and Water Rights

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Bonneville Dam construction photograph album

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: PH 203_020
Abstract

The collection consists of one album of the construction of Bonneville Dam, 1934-1936. Images by R.W. Oliver and Bichel; most unsigned. Shows housing, equipment, excavation, construction, spillways. Some workers are named.

Dates: 1934-1936

James Thornton Chinnock papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 124
Abstract

James Thornton Chinnock (1882 - ) was an attorney in Grants Pass, Oregon. The collection (1920-1928) contains case files relating to water rights cases in Josephine County, Oregon.

Dates: 1920-1928

Merton B. Folts papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 060
Abstract

Merton B. Folts (1902-1967) was an activist in conservative politics and riverine conservation in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, opposing construction of the Lookout Point dam and the City of Eugene's annexation of the Willakenzie area. The collection primarily contains documentation of Folts' activities in the Izaak Walton League.

Dates: 1942-1961

Pacific Northwest Development Association (PNDA) records

 Collection
Identifier: Bx 143
Abstract

Collection is primarily comprised of research files created by the Pacific Northwest Development Association.

Dates: 1943-1961

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Project histories

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Bx 063
Abstract

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation was created in 1902 because of mounting pressure for the federal government to develop water resources. The collection contains Bureau of Reclamation project histories for Boise, Columbia Basin, Owyhee, and Yakima.

Dates: 1923-1956

James Weaver papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 321
Abstract

James Howard "Jim" Weaver (August 8, 1927- ) was a U.S. Congressman for Oregon's 4th congressional district. He served six terms in the House. The collection represents records produced by Weaver and his congressional office during his service as a congressman.

Dates: 1970s-1980s