Swing, Philip David, 1884-1963
Person
Biographical Info
Phil Swing served six terms as Congressperson from Imperial County, CA from 1921-1933. He was the co-author, with Senator Hiram Johnson, of the Swing-Johnson Act and was a major proponent of the Boulder Dam (aka Hoover Dam) project.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
John L. Bacon papers
Collection
Identifier: WRCA-266
Abstract
Materials in this collection are from John L. Bacon and are related to his work on the Colorado River Commission, the Boulder dam (aka Hoover dam) project, water supply for California, division of Colorado River water within California, and affiliated matters. The collection includes extensive correspondence with individuals involved in the Boulder dam project.
Dates:
1906-1952; bulk: 1927-1932
Found in:
Water Resources Collections & Archives