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Colorado River Storage Project (U.S.)

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Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Arthur V. Watkins general papers on Colorado River Storage Project, 1935-1971

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 146 Series 5 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Contains maps, statements and reports made by Watkins, statements made by other congressmen, and a hearing concerning the Colorado River Storage Project in the Western United States. Also included are pamphlets and information, voting patterns, statistics and cost comparisons, and notes concerning the Colorado River Storage Project. Also included is a comparison of the High Hells Canyon Project and the Colorado River Storage Project. Materials originate from 1935 to 1971.

Dates: Other: 1935-1971

Arthur V. Watkins papers on conservation and conservation groups, 1902-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 146 Series 5 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, news clippings, press releases, statements by Watkins, statements and addresses, reports, government information, pamphlets and brochures, and notes and information from 1902 to 1958 on conservation within the Colorado River Storage Project in the Western United States.

Dates: Other: 1902-1958

Arthur V. Watkins papers on Southern California opposition to Colorado River Storage Project, 1928-1957

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 146 Series 5 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 10 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, news clippings, statements, addresses, and reports concerning opposition in Southern California to the Lower Basin Project. It also contains the abstract of Incorporation proceeding of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, congressional reports, and notes and information concerning the opposition in Southern California to the Lower Basin Project from 1928 to 1957.

Dates: Other: 1928-1957

Arthur V. Watkins papers on water policy, 1943-1966

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 146 Series 5 Sub-Series 11 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note Contains various correspondence from 1938 to 1972 regarding the water policy of the Colorado River Storage Project in the Western United States, news clippings, a congressional record and report, statements, and reports and addresses from 1953 to 1958 regarding the water policy of the Colorado River Storage Project. It also contains reports concerning the Upper Colorado River Commission from 1955 to 1965, correspondence regarding the Boulder Dam Bill from 1968, and correspondence, reports,...
Dates: Other: 1943-1966

Arthur V. Watkins papers on water pollution, 1954-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 146 Series 5 Sub-Series 11 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, news clippings, reports, speeches, and bills concerning water pollution all originating between 1954 and 1958.

Dates: Other: 1954-1958

Arthur V. Watkins papers

 Collection — Box 83: [Barcode: 31197232550365]
Identifier: MSS 146
Scope and Contents Contains biographies, brochures, pamphlets, newspaper articles, photographs, correspondence, speeches, phonograph records, and various other materials. Much of the correspondence deals with Watkins's work in the Senate, especially his work with the McCarthy censure hearings. Some of the material covers Watkins's pre-senatorial years. There is also information on Watkins's book, Enough Rope, his work on reclamation and water conservation, his time on the Indian Claims Commission, and his...
Dates: 1886-1973

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Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 5
Reports 4
Pamphlets 2
Water -- Storage -- Pacific and Mountain States 2
Water conservation projects -- Pacific and Mountain States 2