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Irwin E. Farrar papers

 Collection
Identifier: WRCA-282

Collection Scope and Contents

The collection contains materials related to Irwin E. Farrar, a former 30 year member of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and founding member of the Eastern Municipal Water District and Riverside County Flood Control District. Items in the collection consist mainly of articles written about Farrar, most notably concerning his retirement from the Metropolitan Water District. Also included is a published transcript of an oral history interview of Farrar produced by the University of California, entitled "Riverside County Water Pioneer," inscribed by Farrar to his sister and brother-in-law Ethel and Harry Bell.

Dates

  • Creation: 1974-1982

Creator

Languages

The collection is in English.

Access

The collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Copyright has not been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Abstract

The collection contains materials related to Irwin E. Farrar, a former 30 year member of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and founding member of the Eastern Municipal Water District and Riverside County Flood Control District. Items in the collection consist mainly of articles written about Farrar, most notably concerning his retirement from the Metropolitan Water District. Also included is a published transcript of an oral history interview of Farrar produced by the University of California, entitled "Riverside County Water Pioneer," inscribed by Farrar to his sister and brother-in-law Ethel and Harry Bell.

Collection Arrangement

The collection is arranged topically.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Terry Bell, 2020.

Processing History

Processed by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian, 2022.

Title
Irwin E. Farrar papers
Status
Processed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian.
Date
2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Water Resources Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside CA 92517-5900 United States