Ellis L. Armstrong papers, 1969-1972
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Armstrong, Ellis L., 1914-2001.
- Title
- Ellis L. Armstrong papers
- Dates
- 1969-1972 (inclusive)19691972
- Quantity
- .9 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 04723
- Summary
- 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
Ellis L. Armstrong (1914- ), an engineer, worked on water resource development in the western United States. He worked for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation from 1936-1954 and was a project engineer on the St. Lawrence Seaway project from 1954-1957. From 1958-1961 he was the U.S. Commissioner of Public Roads and returned to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation as Commissioner in 1968. In 1973 he left the Bureau to found Ellis Armstrong Associates, an engineering consulting firm.
Content Description
Collection contains speeches, articles and reports by Armstrong on water resource development, reclamation, and dam construction.
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
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dams -- West (U.S.) -- Design and construction.
- Water resources development -- West (U.S.)
- Water reuse -- West (U.S.)
Geographical Names
- West (U.S.) -- History.
Form or Genre Terms
- Speeches.
Occupations
- Engineers.
- Lecturers.
