Northwest Public Power Association records, circa 1940-1972

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Northwest Public Power Association
Title
Northwest Public Power Association records
Dates
circa 1940-1972 (inclusive)
Quantity
174 linear feet
Collection Number
0214, 1674
Summary
Administrative papers of a electrical utilities association
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

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Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Association of publicly owned electrical utilities and Rural Electrification Administration (REA) co-ops in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Established in 1940. Advocated public control of electric power generation and distribution in the seven states of the Columbia River Basin and the Pacific Northwest.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

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Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 0214-011: Northwest Public Power Association records, 1941-1972 (bulk 1948-1967)Return to Top

103.00 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Correspondence and reference files, minutes, ephemera, newsletters, clippings, reports, testimony.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by NPPA, 1/1/1962.

Description
Northwest Public Power Association records

Accession No. 0214-013: Northwest Public Power Association records, circa 1940-1960Return to Top

1.00 cubic foot

Scope and Content: Annual reports of various electric utilities, 1950s, 1960s.

Retained with the Northwest Public Power Association files: Nebraska Consumer Public Power District Reports and "Basic Power Investigation," by Bonneville Power Administration, 1940-1945.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by NPPA, 1/1/1966

Description
Northwest Public Power Association records

Accession No. 1674-001: Northwest Public Power Association records, circa 1952-1967Return to Top

12.00 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Correspondence, reference files, ephemera, books, and government documents.

Restrictions on Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by NPPA, 6/24/1971.

Description
Northwest Public Power Association records

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Electric utilities--Nebraska
  • Electric utilities--Northwest, Pacific
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
  • Northwest Public Power Association--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Hells Canyon (Idaho and Or.)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Curtis, Henry (creator)
    • Norwood, Gus, 1916- (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Nebraska. Public Power District (creator)
    • United States. Bonneville Power Administration (creator)
    • Washington State Resources Committee (creator)