Western States Water Council records, 1965-1974

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Western States Water Council
Title
Western States Water Council records
Dates
1965-1974 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 cubic feet, (3 record cartons)
Collection Number
Mss 1768
Summary
The Western States Water Council develops programs among the western states to integrate planning by state, federal, and other agencies concerning the states' water resources. Records include executive council minutes, annual reports, federal and state legislation regarding state water rights; position papers; reports; and correspondence between council member Eugene Marsh of Oregon and other WSWC officers.
Repository
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Western States Water Council develops programs among the western states to integrate planning by state, federal, and other agencies concerning the states' water resources.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Western States Water Council records include executive council minutes, 1969-1974; annual reports, 1969-1971; federal and state legislation regarding state water rights; position papers; reports; correspondence between council member Eugene Marsh of Oregon and other WSWC officers, 1966-1973.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Western States Water Council records, Mss 1768, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections, In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of Eugene E. Marsh, 1974.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Water rights--West (U.S.)
  • Water--Law and legislation--West (U.S.)

Corporate Names

  • Western States Water Council

Form or Genre Terms

  • administrative records
  • correspondence
  • legislation (declaration of laws)
  • reports