Skip to main content

Wallace F. Bennett papers on Bureau of Reclamation for Flaming Gorge, Lake Powell, Weber Basin, and Burns Creek, 1956-1965

 File — Carton: 440, Folder: 2-10
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 3 Sub-Series B
Image of Wallace F. Bennett papers on Bureau of Reclamation for Flaming Gorge, Lake Powell, Weber Basin, and Burns Creek
Image of Wallace F. Bennett papers on Bureau of Reclamation for Flaming Gorge, Lake Powell, Weber Basin, and Burns Creek

Scope and Contents note

The folders contain reports, maps, correspondence, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and legislative bills from 1956 to1965 about federal reclamation projects in the Western United States such as the Flaming Gorge Unit of the Colorado River Storage Project, Lake Powell behind Glen Canyon Dam, and the Burns Creek Project in Idaho. Maps include the preliminary designs and locations from 1959 of the initial recreation development for Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Utah and the proposed boundaries from 1963 of the Canyonlands National Park in Utah.

Dates

  • Other: 1956-1965

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Wallace F. Bennett papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.

Extent

9 folders

Language of Materials

English

Staff Interface | Send Feedback or Report a Problem

More information about Special Collections including Hours, Services, Events, and Exhibits can be found at lib.byu.edu/special-collections.

The BYU Library aims to create descriptions of collections that are inclusive and support an “environment of belonging.” If you encounter language in finding aids, catalog records, or collection descriptions that you find offensive or believe to be harmful, we invite your feedback at librarydescription@byu.edu.