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Bonneville Dam construction photograph album , 1934-1936
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Bonneville Dam construction photograph album
- Dates
- 1934-1936 (inclusive)19341936
- Quantity
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0.2 linear feet, (1 container)
- Collection Number
- PH 203_020
- Summary
- The collection consists of one album of the construction of Bonneville Dam, 1934-1936. Images by R.W. Oliver and Bichel; most unsigned. Shows housing, equipment, excavation, construction, spillways. Some workers are named.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public.
Collection must be used in Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Bonneville Dam is named after a camp of a fur trader and AWOL solider, Captain Benjamin L. Eulalie Bonneville.
The workers on the dam were often from the relief roles or veterans.
The Bonneville Dam is located at mile 146.1. It is 40 miles east of Portland, Oregon. The primary purposes of the dam are electrical generation and river navigation. The Bonneville Dam was constructed from 1933-1937 by the Army Corps of Engineers as part of the New Deal. The Spillway is located on the North, or Washington side, of the Columbia Rive and Bradford Island.
The dimensions are: First Powerhouse - constructed 1933-1937; 313 m (1,027 ft) long; 10 generators with an output capacity of 526,700 kw. Located on the Lower end of Bradford Island. Spillway constructed 1933-1937; 18 gates over a length of 442 m (1450 ft); maintains the reservoir (upriver) usually 18 m (60 ft) above the river on the downstream side.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains 114 black and white photographic prints taken during the original construction of the Bonneville Dam and the Spillway from 1933-1937. A construction worker on the dam project made this album. He worked on the Fishway Bridge as well as the Spillway. He also spent three weeks working at Mona Bell Hill's house.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Spillways--Washington (State)--Photographs
Geographical Names
- Bonneville Dam (Or. and Wash.)--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
