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Public Works: Dams, 1957, 1959

 File — Box: 131, Folder: 4
Identifier: Folder 4

Scope and Contents

The small collection of letters, 2 telegrams and a Resolution are as follows: a letter (7/22/57) from Steve Fletcher (Ed Fletcher Company) & Wilson’s reply (7/26/57) re/ The Fletcher Company’s concern about property they own near the Klamath River and the prospect that a dam may be built in this area. Wilson indicated “that there is no development imminent;” letters & telegrams (Apr. & May 1957) re/ concerns of Fred W. Simpson (Chairman, Colorado River Board of California (Wilson too) “toward award of contract for construction of Glenn Canyon Dam” with letters of reply from the Office of the Secretary of the Dept. of Interior & the Bureau of Reclamation of the Dept. of the Interior; a letter (7/1/59) from H. W. Loo (Chairman, Imperial Dam Advisory Board) and attached “Resolution” – 6/15/59 re/ opposition to “report #424” for “consolidating Regions III and IV of the Bureau of Reclamation;” a letter (7/3/59) from William Y. Murphey (President Associated Farmers of the Lower Colorado River) & enclosed copy of “Los Angeles Report on Government Land” re/ “a brief explanation of the situation of the federal land in California and Arizona and its affect upon pioneer farmers.” This is an appeal to Wilson for “judicious aid to assist current Colorado River landholders to acquire patent deeds to land . . . .;”

Dates

  • created: 1957, 1959

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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