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Franklin D. Roosevelt dedication of Bonneville Dam, 1937 September 29
Overview of the Collection
- Speaker
- Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
- Title
- Franklin D. Roosevelt dedication of Bonneville Dam
- Dates
- 1937 September 291937-09-291937-09-29
- Quantity
- .1 cubic feet, (1 audiocassette (8 min., 21 sec.) + transcript (6 pages))
- Collection Number
- SR 23
- Summary
- Audio recording, edited for radio, of a speech given by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on September 29, 1937, at an event to dedicate the Bonneville Dam. The recording includes introductory remarks by Oregon Governor Earl Snell.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, New York, in 1882. He served as governor of New York from 1929 to 1932, and as the 32nd president of the United States from 1933 until his death in 1945.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Earl Wilcox Snell was born in Olex, Oregon, on July 11, 1895, and completed his education at the Oregon Institute of Technology in Portland. He served in World War I and entered state politics as a Republican in 1927. After tenures as speaker of the Oregon House and as Oregon secretary of state between 1933 and 1942, Snell was elected governor. He died in an airplane crash on October 29, 1947, during his second term.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Collection was titled "Dedication of Bonneville Dam (Radio cut)" prior to 2021.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This audio recording consists of a speech delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on September 29, 1937, at the opening of the Bonneville Dam. It includes introductory remarks on traffic safety by Oregon Governor Earl Snell. The recording has been edited for radio broadcast and is a condensed version of Roosevelt's speech. A transcript, which was published in The Public Papers and Addresses of Franklin D. Roosevelt, includes the full text of his remarks.
In the speech, Roosevelt speaks about the challenges posed by urban growth, including traffic congestion, housing prices, and increased energy consumption. He then talks about the regional benefits of the Bonneville Dam and future dam projects on the Columbia River. He addresses his plan for rural electrification, as well as the arguments of those opposed to the plan. He closes the speech by again describing the benefits of the Bonneville Dam to the region.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Audio and transcript available online in OHS Digital Collections.
Preferred Citation
Franklin D. Roosevelt dedication of Bonneville Dam, SR 23, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The audio recording for this speech is in copyright. Use is allowed according to the following statement: In Copyright, http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/.
The transcript for this speech is in the public domain. http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Cassette | ||
| 1 | Franklin D. Roosevelt dedication of Bonneville Dam | 1937 September 29 |
| Folder | ||
| SR23 | Transcript of Franklin D. Roosevelt dedication of Bonneville Dam | 1937 September 29 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dams--Oregon
- Hydroelectric power plants--Oregon
- Rural electrification--United States
Geographical Names
- Bonneville Dam (Or. and Wash.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Speeches
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Snell, Earl, 1985-1947 (speaker)
