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Natural Resources: Water, 1953

 File — Box: 107, Folder: 7
Identifier: Folder 7

Scope and Contents

Only three letters and a Resolution in this folder. A letter (4/2/53) from Paul K. Walp (Executive Secretary, Colorado River Board of California) to Wilson re/ information for the newly elected congressman about matters relating to the Colorado River; a copy of a letter (7/9/53) from Wilson to the Interior & Insular Affairs Committee re/ the effects of flood control projects as proposed by H. R. 5731 on Congressional District 30 & its constituents & Wilson’s support for sea water conversion to potable water; a letter (11/16/53) from John C. Lutkin (SecretaryTreasurer, American Water Works Assn., CA Section) & attached “Resolution” re/ opposing the Central Arizona Project with its potential cost of “$2,075,729,000 or more on the taxpayers of the entire nation, without any equivalent contribution to the national welfare.”

Dates

  • created: 1953

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access to some records is restricted, please consult with Special Collections & University Archives staff for details. Patrons wishing to use the Robert C. Wilson Papers must sign a "Researcher's Agreement," a copy of which can be obtained from Special Collections & University Archives staff.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & University Archives Repository

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