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John L. Bacon papers
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.
Joe S. Bain papers
The collection consists of notes, reports, memoranda, interviews, news clippings, financial statements, Bank of America data, etc., used as background materials for the book, Northern California's Water Industry: The comparative efficiency of public enterprise in developing a scarce natural resource, by Joe S. Bain, Richard E. Caves, and Julius Margolis (Published for Resources for the Future, Inc. by The Johns Hopkins Press, c1966).
Baja California mining photographs
The collection consists of 16 photographs of various mining operations in Baja California, Mexico, in the early 20th century. Photographs in the collection depict mostly views of buildings and structures in mining locations in cities like Loreto, Guerrero, and San Ygnacio [Ignacio], in addition to photographs of miners and an irrigation canal.
Ballet Folklórico de la Universidad de California, Riverside collection
The collection consists of items related to El Ballet Folklórico de la Universidad de California, Riverside (UCR), which was a student group founded in 1988 dedicated to preserving and promoting Mexican culture at UCR and in the local community through the art of traditional folklórico dance. Materials in the collection are related to the annual Noche de Folklórico performances put on by the group in the 1990s and 2000s, and include a program, poster, ticket, and news article.
Harvey O. Banks papers
Carla M. Bard papers
This collection contains articles, reports, correspondences and legal documents gathered by Carla M. Bard. Bard was an environmental activist and expert on water quality issues. She was the first woman to serve as a chairperson on the California State Water Resources Control Board and later became active in issues concerning the San Joaquin River. Agencies mentioned in this collection include the Ecosystem Restoration Program Plan and California/Federal (CALFED) Bay-Delta Program.
Harry Barnes papers
The collection consists of correspondence, reports, subject files, news clippings, maps, and other papers, pertaining to: groundwater; surface water supply; water rights; litigation involving Miller & Lux and others; irrigation works; water costs; and, irrigation districts in the San Joaquin Valley, particularly San Joaquin River Water Storage District, Madera Irrigation District,and Madera Canal & Irrigation Company.
Martin M. Barnes papers
This collection contains articles, slides, newsletters, correspondence, and other material on Dr. Martin M. Barnes, past University of California, Riverside, professor of entomology and plant pathology. Barnes' research was focused on the practical needs of agriculture. The bulk of the collection contains information on pests in California agriculture and information of his professional life at Cornell University and at the University of California, Riverside, Citrus Experiment Station.
Steven Barnes papers
The collection consists of materials related to the work and career of science fiction writer, producer, and educator Steven Barnes. Items in the collection include an early draft of Barnes' 2017 novel, Twelve Days.
Barrett and Morena Dams collection
Collection of materials pertaining to Barrett Dam and Morena Dam, both on Cottonwood Creek in San Diego County.