Big Bend Transit Company Papers, 1942-1943

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Big Bend Transit Company
Title
Big Bend Transit Company Papers
Dates
1942-1943 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 linear foot of shelf space, (2 boxes)
Collection Number
Cage 266 (collection)
Summary
Various materials used as evidence in the suit, United States of America (plaintiff) vs. Big Bend Transit Company, a corporation, et al. (defendants).
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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of briefs, depositions, diamond drillers' reports, records, etc., used as evidence in the suit, United States of America (plaintiff) vs. Big Bend Transit Company, a corporation, et al. (defendants), concerning land condemned for Grand Coulee Lake, in United States District Court, Eastern Washington District, Northern Division.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Big Bend Transit Company Papers, 1942-1943

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the WSU Libraries by E.H. Collins.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 Log sheets (hole 12) 1940 December 15-1941 April 10
1 2 Depositions: Ford, Rhoades, Noble, Nalder, Wilson, Rigney, Weimer, Pomeroy 1942 October 15-23
1 3 Depositions: Bennie Haughton, Ann Haughton, Mizener 1942 October 15-28
1 4 Log sheets (holes 1-2, 4-8), Hawk Creek drill reports 1940 June 26-1941 March 29
1 5 Core drill reports (test pits 5-7) and log sheets (holes 1-3) 1940 February 5-April 30
1 6 Log sheets (holes 1-7, 9-10, 12) 1940 June 27-1941 March 29
1 7 Log sheets (hole 10) 1940 November 18-December 14
1 8 Log sheets (hole 9) 1940 October 11-November 5
1 9 Field records of Narrows dam site water levels 1941 January 2-1941 August 4
2 10 Map of section D-D (showing buried river channel) Undated
2 11 Core drill reports (test pits 5-7) and log sheets (holes 1-3, 12) 1940 February 5-1941 March 28
2 12 Log sheets (holes 1-10, 12) 1940 February 5-1941 March 28
2 13 Log sheets (holes 1, 3-6, 8-10, 12) 1940 June 26-1941 April 4
2 14 Log sheets (holes 1-6, 8-10, 12) 1940 June 26-1941 March 6
2 15 Log sheets (holes 1-5, 7, 9-10, 12) 1940 June 27-1941 March 29

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Corporate Names

  • Big Bend Transit Company (creator)

Geographical Names

  • Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake (Wash.)
  • Grand Coulee Dam (Wash.)