Gus Norwood Papers, 1985 and undated

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Norwood, Gus, 1916-2006
Title
Gus Norwood Papers
Dates
1985 and undated (inclusive)
Quantity
.05 linear feet of shelf space, (1 folder)
Collection Number
Cage 5060 (collection)
Summary
Gus Norwood's unpublished manuscript, "Public Power in the Greater Northwest," along with a later foreword by Eric Norwood, and a brief essay by Gus Norwood, "Prevent Missoula Floods!"
Repository
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

This collection is open and available for research use.

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Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Gus Norwood, a 1938 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and World War II veteran, served as the Executive Secretary of the Northwest Public Power Association from 1947 to 1967. He later worked for the Alaskan Power Administration, the Atomic Energy Commission, and the Bonneville Power Administration. He authored a policy history of the BPA, as well as the Southeast and Southwest Power Administrations.

[Source: Eric Norwood, unpublished foreword to "Public Power in the Greater Northwest"]

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection includes Gus Norwood's unpublished 1985 manuscript, "Public Power in the Greater Northwest" (reproduced typescript, 180 pages), along with a later foreword by Eric Norwood, and a brief essay by Gus Norwood, "Prevent Missoula Floods!"

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Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Gus Norwood Papers

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Acquisition Information

Eric Norwood donated these materials to the Washington State University Libraries in 2013 (MS.2013.20).

Processing Note

This collection was processed by Cheryl Gunselman.

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