Bertram P. Thomas papers, 1938-1960

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Thomas, Bertram P.
Title
Bertram P. Thomas papers
Dates
1938-1960 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.19 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
2803 (Accession No. 2803-001)
Summary
Papers of an engineer concerning flood control and dam design
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

Open to all users

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Bertram P. Thomas was a consulting engineer in Seattle, Washington. His firm during the late 1950s was Thomas and Harstad Associates. He may have begun his career in the Army Corps of Engineers. Thomas was also a flood control coordinator for King County circa 1963-1964.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Notes, writings, reports, some memoranda; 1938, 1944-1960.

Many of Thomas' materials concern flood control and dam design. His notebooks relate to flood control on the Columbia, Priest and Cedar rivers.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Unknown, 9/1/1976

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1 Cedar River approximately 1963
1 Development File - Comprehensive Plan: Flood Control approximately 1963-1964
1 Hydraulics approximately 1945-1946
1 Report - Priest River Rapids Study Memo No. 1- U.S. Corps of Engineers, North Pacific Division 1955
1 Testimony and Exhibit - U.S.F.P.C. Project #2243 (Pacific NW Power Co.) and Project #2273 (WPPSS) 1960

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Thomas, Bertram P.--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Cedar River (King County, Wash.)
  • Priest Rapids (Wash. : Rapids)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. North Pacific Division (creator)