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C. C. Van Arsdol Papers, 1887-1961
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Van Arsdol, Ted
- Title
- C. C. Van Arsdol Papers
- Dates
- 1887-1961 (inclusive)18871961
- Quantity
- .75 feet of linear shelf space, (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- Cage 103 (collection)
- Summary
- Typescript transcripts, prepared by C. C. Van Arsdol's grandson, Ted Van Arsdol, of correspondence and reports dating from 1887-1961 about railroad construction in Washington and Idaho, construction of Lewiston Grade Highway, and other consulting services.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
C. C. Van Arsdol (1851-1941) began his career in civil engineering when he attended a civil engineering course at Iowa State University in 1876. Shortly after, Van Arsdol became chief draughtsman for the Union Pacific Railway in 1880. He was later given the duties associated with the reconnaissance and preliminary location in the district around Lewiston, Idaho, the Snake River, and the Salmon River. In 1903, Van Arsdol worked for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, where he controlled all the work from Saskatoon west to the Pacific Ocean until World War I began in 1914. Following the war, he returned to Lewiston, Idaho and worked as a consulting engineer.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of typescript transcripts, prepared by C. C. Van Arsdol's grandson, Ted Van Arsdol, of correspondence and reports dating from 1887-1961 about railroad construction in Washington and Idaho, construction of Lewiston Grade Highway, and other consulting services. Also includes photographs (prints and negatives) of the railroad survey of Hells Canyon (Snake River), 1928.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
C. C. (Cassius Cash) Van Arsdol Papers, 1887-1961
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Career | undated |
| 1 | 2 | Correspondence and Prospectus: "Rocky Fork and Cooke City Railway Company" | 1887 |
| 1 | 3 | Correspondence | 1888 |
| 1 | 4 | Correspondence | 1889 |
| 1 | 5 | Correspondence and G. W. Hunt and "The Hunt Road" | 1890s |
| 1 | 6 | Correspondence | 1891-1892 |
| 1 | 7 | Correspondence | 1893 |
| 1 | 8 | Correspondence | 1894 |
| 1 | 9 | Correspondence | 1895 |
| 1 | 10 | Correspondence | 1896-1898 |
| 1 | 11 | G. W. Hunt and "The Hunt Road" | 1899 |
| 1 | 12 | Miscellaneous reports | 1903-1929 |
| 1 | 13 | Honoring C. C. Van Arsdol's life | 1937-1961 |
| 1 | 14 | Report from the file of C. C. Van Arsdol, consulting engineer | 1922 |
| 2 | 15-20 | Hells Canyon photographs | 1928 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Engineers -- Washington (State) -- Clarkston -- Correspondence
- Railroads -- Northwest, Pacific -- Design and construction
- Roads -- Idaho -- Lewiston -- Design and construction -- History -- Sources
- Roads -- Idaho -- Nez Perce County
Personal Names
- Van Arsdol, C. C. (Cassius Cash), 1851-1941
Geographical Names
- Lewiston Grade (Idaho)
- Snake River (Wyo.-Wash.) -- Description and travel
Morgan Clendenning
2013
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