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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Wallace F. Bennett papers on Colorado River salinity, 1962-1965

 File — Box 620: Series 2; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197230357037], Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 2 Sub-Series A
Scope and Contents note

Folder contains congressional records, newspaper clippings, correspondence, maps, and reports from 1962 to 1965 that pertain to the salinity of the Colorado River in the Western United States and its negative affects on irrigation and agriculture in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Information includes recommendations to reduce the salinity problem and keep enough water for the Colorado River Basin States while maintaining a good relationship with Mexico.

Dates: Other: 1962-1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Wallace F. Bennett papers / Wallace F. Bennett legislative papers / Wallace F. Bennett sponsored bills
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Wallace F. Bennett papers on independent agencies of the executive branch, 1955-1974

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 3 Sub-Series C
Scope and Contents Series contains correspondence, bills, and memorandums between 1957 and 1973. These papers document the relationship between Senator Bennett's office and the various independent agencies, such as the Atomic Energy Commission, and the Veterans Administration of the executive branch of the federal government. The materials indicate that the contacts initiated by Senator Bennett's office were of three main types--those on behalf of a constituent or special interest group, those requiring an...
Dates: Other: 1955-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Wallace F. Bennett papers / Wallace F. Bennett papers concerning the executive branch

Wallace F. Bennett papers on Indian Affairs, 1957-1958

 File — Carton 420: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197230362268], Folder: 13-15
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 3 Sub-Series B
Scope and Contents Folders contain correspondence, newspaper clippings, legislative acts and bills, and maps from 1957 to 1958 pertaining to legislation that would sanction the transfer of land in San Juan County, Utah by the Bureau of Reclamation to the Navajo tribe for the purpose of constructing the Glen Canyon Dam and resulting reservoir in Utah. The majority of the correspondence is between Wallace F. Bennett and opponents of the legislation who petition for support of the ranchers in San Juan County,...
Dates: Other: 1957-1958
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Wallace F. Bennett papers / Wallace F. Bennett papers concerning the executive branch / Wallace F. Bennett executive branch department papers

Wallace F. Bennett papers on Reclamation Bureau for Central Utah, Glen Canyon, and Green River, 1958

 File — Carton 420: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197230362268], Folder: 17-24
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 3 Sub-Series B
Scope and Contents note

Folders contain reports, congressional records, legislative bills, maps, and memorandums from 1955 to1958 concerning water policy and water projects in the Western United States. The majority of the materials pertain to the Small Reclamation Projects Act of 1956 and other federal reclamation projects such as the Central Utah, Glen Canyon, and Green River projects in the Western United States.

Dates: Other: 1958
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Wallace F. Bennett papers / Wallace F. Bennett papers concerning the executive branch / Wallace F. Bennett executive branch department papers

Wallace F. Bennett papers on South Davis, Upper Colorado River, Vernal, and Weber Basin water projects, 1955-1959

 File — Carton 421: Series 3, Folder: 1-5
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 3 Sub-Series B
Scope and Contents note Folders contain reports, correspondence, congressional records, maps, bills, resolutions, and newspaper articles from 1955 to1959 dealing with different water projects in the Western United States. The material provides information about appropriations, legislation and progress concerning the South Davis Counter Water Improvement District in Utah, the Upper Colorado River Storage Project in the Western United States, and the Vernal and Weber Basin water projects in Utah. Also included are...
Dates: Other: 1955-1959
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Wallace F. Bennett papers / Wallace F. Bennett papers concerning the executive branch / Wallace F. Bennett executive branch department papers

Wallace F. Bennett papers on Utah, 1957-1974

 Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Series contains correspondence from firms, constituents, special interest groups, and schools in Utah between 1957 and 1974. Preserved in these two series are materials related either solely or primarily to Utah matters and schools. Also filed here are copies of letters relating to both a Utah matter and a national matter or piece of legislation. Materials dated 1957-1974.

Dates: Other: 1957-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Wallace F. Bennett papers

Wallace F. Bennett personal papers, 1951-1971

 Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Series contains letters, pamphlets, invitations, and newspaper clippings outlining Senator Bennett's activities, business interests and connections, and his insurance program and trips. Materials dated 1951-1971.

Dates: Other: 1951-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Wallace F. Bennett papers

Wallace F. Bennett praise papers, 1959-1970

 Sub-Series — Box 585: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197230357821]
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 6 Sub-Series C Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Sub-subseries contains letters, notes and press releases praising the efforts and work of Wallace F. Bennett between 1959 and 1970.

Dates: Other: 1959-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Wallace F. Bennett papers / Wallace F. Bennett public papers / Wallace F. Bennett "on the record" papers

Wallace F. Bennett press releases, 1951-1970

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 6 Sub-Series C Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Sub-subseries contains press releases on political activities and legislation between 1951 and 1970. Materials dated 1951-1970.

Dates: Other: 1951-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Wallace F. Bennett papers / Wallace F. Bennett public papers / Wallace F. Bennett "on the record" papers

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