C. C. Van Arsdol Papers, 1887-1961
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Career, undated
- Correspondence and Prospectus: "Rocky Fork and Cooke City Railway Company", 1887
- Correspondence, 1888
- Correspondence, 1889
- Correspondence and G. W. Hunt and "The Hunt Road", 1890s
- Correspondence, 1891-1892
- Correspondence, 1893
- Correspondence, 1894
- Correspondence, 1895
- Correspondence, 1896-1898
- G. W. Hunt and "The Hunt Road", 1899
- Miscellaneous reports, 1903-1929
- Honoring C. C. Van Arsdol's life, 1937-1961
- Report from the file of C. C. Van Arsdol, consulting engineer, 1922
- Hells Canyon photographs, 1928
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Van Arsdol, C. C. (Cassius Cash), 1851-1941
- Title
- C. C. Van Arsdol Papers
- Dates
- 1887-1961 (inclusive)18871961
- Quantity
- 0.75 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- Cage 103 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of typescript transcripts 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 Note
Cassius Cash (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 Description
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 Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
C. C. Van Arsdol Papers, 1887-1961 (Cage 103)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in a single series.
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated to Washington State University Libraries between 1960 and 1962 by Ted Van Arsdol, grandson of C. C. Van Arsdol.
Related Materials
Ted Van Arsdol Papers, 1938-1972 (Cage 117)
Preliminary Guide to the Ted Van Arsdol Papers, circa 1880-2010 (MSSM 021)
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: CareerDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Correspondence and Prospectus: "Rocky Fork and Cooke City Railway Company"Dates: 1887Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1888Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1889Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Correspondence and G. W. Hunt and "The Hunt Road"Dates: 1890sContainer: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1891-1892Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1893Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1894Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1895Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1896-1898Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: G. W. Hunt and "The Hunt Road"Dates: 1899Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Miscellaneous reportsDates: 1903-1929Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Honoring C. C. Van Arsdol's lifeDates: 1937-1961Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Report from the file of C. C. Van Arsdol, consulting engineerDates: 1922Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Hells Canyon photographsDates: 1928Container: Box 2, Folder 15-20
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 -- Archives
Geographical Names
- Snake River (Wyo.-Wash.) ǂx Description and travel.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Van Arsdol, Ted (creator)
