Wilbur F. McClure papers

Collection

Identifier: WRCA-265

Staff Only

Content Description

The Wilbur F. McClure papers are comprised of documents pertaining to the Colorado River Commission and Colorado River Compact. Files include extensive correspondence, reports, and newspaper clippings. The collection is primarily related to the Colorado River, the Colorado River Commission and Compact, and the Boulder Dam (aka Hoover Dam) project.

Correspondents include Herbert Hoover (U.S. Secretary of Commerce), Ralph E. Swing (Congressman from California), C. W. Van Dyke (Chair of Arizona contingent to the Colorado River Commission), Friend W. Richardson (Governor of California), George W. P. Hunt (Governor of Arizona), Clarence Morley (Governor of Colorado), Nellie Tayloe Ross (Governor of Wyoming), George H. Dern (Governor of Utah), Arthur T. Hannett (Governor of New Mexico), J. G. Scrugham (Governor of Nevada), W. S. Norviel (member of Arizona contingent of Colorado River Commission), and others.

Dates

Creation: 1919-1931

Creator

McClure, W. F. (Wilbur F.), 1856-1926 (Person)

Language

English

Access

This collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

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Biographical Note

Wilbur F. McClure (1856-1926) was a civil engineer and served as the head engineer for the state of California. He was appointed by Governor Friend W. Richardson as the representative for the state to the Colorado River Commission and signatory on the Colorado River Compact for the state of California.

Extent

1.4 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Abstract

The Wilbur F. McClure papers are comprised of documents pertaining to the Colorado River Commission and Colorado River Compact.

Arrangement

The collection was left in its original order.

Related Materials

See also the John L. Bacon papers (WRCA 266) and Hiram W. Johnson papers (WRCA 268) for other collections pertaining to the Colorado River in the early 20th century.