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Hoover Dam (Ariz. and Nev.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

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

Raymond E. Davis papers

 Collection
Identifier: WRCA-034
Abstract

The collection consists of published and unpublished reports, correspondence, photographs, etc., primarily dealing with concrete testing for various dams in the U.S. and Turkey.

Dates: 1931-1956

Hiram W. Johnson papers

 Collection
Identifier: WRCA-268
Abstract

The Hiram W. Johnson papers include materials from Johnson's time as a Senator from California that pertain to the Colorado River, Hoover dam, Colorado River Compact, and All-American Canal.

Dates: 1912-1952 & undated

Wilbur F. McClure papers

 Collection
Identifier: WRCA-265
Abstract

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

Dates: 1919-1931

Milton N. Nathanson papers

 Collection
Identifier: WRCA-214
Abstract The Milton N. Nathanson papers consists of files Nathanson compiled during his work as an attorney specializing in Colorado River water issues, including his employment at the Department of Interior as Assistant Regional Solicitor and Field Solicitor and as special consultant to the Department of Interior and the Coachella Valley Water District, as well as notes and drafts written by Nathanson while he was authoring the book, Updating the Hoover Dam Documents, and...
Dates: 1855-1995; Majority of material found within 1965-1985