Wayne M. Akin papers, 1931-1965
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Akin, Wayne M.
- Title
- Wayne M. Akin papers
- Dates
- 1931-1965 (inclusive)19311965
- Quantity
- 3.60 cubic feet (8 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02182
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
Includes legal items concerning the struggle between Arizona and California over control and distribution of the water rights of the Colorado River. Six boxes contain documents concerning the Central Arizona Irrigation Project and the litigation of federal and state water rights in the courts. There are also reports on Colorado River and Salt River water developments and the Central Arizona Project (1931-1962), and minutes of joint meetings of the Colorado River Boundary Commissions of Arizona and California for 1956, 1958 and 1963-1964.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Water resources development -- West (U.S.)
- Water rights -- Arizona.
- Water rights -- California.
Corporate Names
- Arizona. Colorado River Boundary Commission.
- California. Colorado River Boundary Commission.
- Central Arizona Project (U.S.)
Geographical Names
- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)
