Skip to main content

Murdock diversion dam progress reports

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1186

Scope and Contents

Progress reports of a project to build a dam in Provo Canyon, Utah. The collection includes 34 numbered and dated progress reports. Many of these items originated from J. R. Bingham, an engineer working on the project, and were directed to the project engineer. The materials include reports on construction, materilas, equipment, work crews, and weather conditions.

Dates

  • 1949-1950

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

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 Murdock diversion dam progress reports must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

2 folders (0.08 linear ft.)

Appraisal

Western American business and labor history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.II, 2007).

Title
Register of Murdock diversion dam progress reports
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2011 March 16
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States