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John Barclay Fisken papers relating to the history of the Washington Water Power Company , 1910-1940
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fisken, John Barclay, 1861-1946; Washington Water Power Company
- Title
- John Barclay Fisken papers relating to the history of the Washington Water Power Company
- Dates
- 1910-1940 (inclusive)19101940
- Quantity
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1.5 linear feet, (3 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 141
- Summary
- John Barclay Fisken was the manager, general superintendent, superintendent of light and power, and chief engineer of the Washington Water Power Company. The collections consists of reports and papers from Fisken's career at the Washington Water Power Company.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
John Barclay Fisken (1861-1946) came to the United States from Scotland to Spokane in 1887. He designed and installed three power stations for the Spokane Electric Light and Power Company and later became manager, general superintendent, superintendent of light and power, and chief engineer of the Washington Water Power Company.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The papers include a set of annual reports and accompanying documents of the Washington Water Power Company, 1910-1940. Also included are notes on early distribution systems, a paper on the development of electric service in eastern Washington, correspondence of Fisken with assorted old-timers about historical matters and photographs of construction and equipment.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the John Barclay Fisken papers relating to the history of the Washington Water Power Company |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Engineers--Northwest, Pacific
- Public utilities--Washington (State)
- Water-power--Washington (State)
Form or Genre Terms
- Annual reports
- Correspondence
- Photographs
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team
December 22, 2020
