Columbia Basin Irrigation League Papers, 1923-1932

Overview of the Collection

Title
Columbia Basin Irrigation League Papers
Dates
1923-1932 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 folder, (Approximately 17 items)
Collection Number
Cage 5031 (collection)
Summary
This collection consists of reports, programs, pamphlets, and brochures published by the Columbia Basin Irrigation League.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Columbia Basin Irrigation League was formed at Pasco, WA, in 1922. The organization was created to promote the Columbia Basin Project and specific plans to develop Inland Northwest water resources for irrigation and hydroelectric power production.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of reports, programs, pamphlets, and brochures published by the Columbia Basin Irrigation League.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Columbia Basin Irrigation League papers, 1923-1932

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

This collection was transferred from the Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections vertical file (VF 2742) in 2011.

Related Materials

Roy Gill papers on the Columbia Basin Irrigation League (Cage 247)

Osmar Lysander Waller papers (Cage 222)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Dams -- Columbia River Watershed.
  • Irrigation -- Columbia River Valley.
  • Pressure groups -- Washington (State)

Corporate Names

  • Columbia Basin Irrigation League -- Records and correspondence.
  • Columbia Basin Project (U.S.)

Geographical Names

  • Grand Coulee Dam (Wash.) -- History -- Sources.

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Columbia Basin Irrigation League (creator)