Pacific Power and Light Company's "Stories of Pacific Powerland" scripts, 1961-1977
Table of Contents
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)19611977
- 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
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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.
- Languages
- English
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.
Content Description
The collection comprises radio scripts for "Stories of Pacific Powerland."
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by the Pacific Power and Light Company at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe material was received from the office of Pacific Power and Light Company in 1974 and 1979.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in November 2020.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: "Stories of Pacific Powerland" Radio Scripts: unnumberedDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: "Stories of Pacific Powerland" Radio Scripts: 1-174Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: "Stories of Pacific Powerland" Radio Scripts: 175-349Dates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: "Stories of Pacific Powerland" Radio Scripts: 350-499Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: "Stories of Pacific Powerland" Radio Scripts: 500-549, 600-799Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4
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Description: "Stories of Pacific Powerland" Radio Scripts: 800-1049Dates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: "Stories of Pacific Powerland" Radio Scripts: 1050-1273Dates: undatedContainer: Box 6
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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
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Personal Names
- Olmsted, Nelson.
