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Pacific Power and Light Company's "Stories of Pacific Powerland" scripts, 1961-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Pacific Power and Light Company
Title
Pacific Power and Light Company's "Stories of Pacific Powerland" scripts
Dates
1961-1977 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.70 cubic feet (6 boxes)
Collection Number
01816
Summary
Scripts for radio programs dealing with history, biography, or folklore in the regions served by Pacific Power and Light.
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Pacific Power and Light was established in 1910, serving Oregon and Washington. The company expanded in the 1960s and 1970s to include portions of northern California and Wyoming. "Stories of Pacific Powerland" was a five-minute radio program sponsored by Pacific Power and Light Company. All 1273 programs, which were presented from 1961-1977, were narrated by Nelson Olmsted. Each program dealt with history, biography, or folklore within the regions served by Pacific Power.

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Content Description

The collection comprises radio scripts for "Stories of Pacific Powerland."

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by the Pacific Power and Light Company at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The material was received from the office of Pacific Power and Light Company in 1974 and 1979.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in November 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Description: "Stories of Pacific Powerland" Radio Scripts: unnumbered
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: "Stories of Pacific Powerland" Radio Scripts: 1-174
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: "Stories of Pacific Powerland" Radio Scripts: 175-349
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: "Stories of Pacific Powerland" Radio Scripts: 350-499
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: "Stories of Pacific Powerland" Radio Scripts: 500-549, 600-799
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 4
  • Description: "Stories of Pacific Powerland" Radio Scripts: 800-1049
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 5
  • Description: "Stories of Pacific Powerland" Radio Scripts: 1050-1273
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 6

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Subject Terms

  • Folklore -- Northwest, Pacific
  • Folklore -- West (U.S.)
  • Frontier and pioneer life -- Northwest, Pacific
  • Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
  • Radio programs

Geographical Names

  • Northwest, Pacific -- Biography
  • Northwest, Pacific -- History
  • West (U.S.) -- Biography
  • West (U.S.) -- History

Form or Genre Terms

  • Radio scripts

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Olmsted, Nelson.
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