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Ralph J. Kugelman Grand Coulee Dam Construction Photographs, 1930s
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kugelman, Ralph J.
- Title
- Ralph J. Kugelman Grand Coulee Dam Construction Photographs
- Dates
- 1930s (inclusive)19301939
- Quantity
- 0.05 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Folder)
- Collection Number
- Cage 5149 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of 21 black and white photographs of the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Grand Coulee Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Columbia River in Washington State. Construction of the dam began in 1933, and all work including the West Canal was finished by 1955. It was built to produce hydroelectric power and distribute water for irrigation.
Source: Grand Coulee Dam and Columbia Basin Project Photographs, 1935-1950 (PC 182), Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Ralph J. Kugelman was a contact man for the Columbia Basin Commission.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of 21 black and white photographs of the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam. Most photographs are undated; two have the year 1936 and one has the year 1937 written on the back. Most images are a broad view of the construction; one image is a close up of workers jackhammering a rock face.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Ralph J. Kugelman Grand Coulee Dam Construction Photographs, 1930s (Cage 5149)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Kerry Kugelman donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2022 (MS.2022.08).
Processing Note
Gayle O’Hara processed this collection in 2022.
Related Materials
Frank Arthur Banks Papers, 1913-1957 (Cage 40)
Papers on Columbia River Basin Shipping and Development, 1934-1936 (Cage 755)
North Central Washington, Columbia Basin, and Grand Coulee Reclamation, Irrigation and Farming Photographs, 1905-1954 (PC 91)
Grand Coulee Dam and Columbia Basin Project Photographs, 1935-1950 (PC 182)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dams -- Washington (State) -- Photographs
- Irrigation -- Washington (State) -- Photographs
- Reclamation of land -- Washington (State) -- Photographs
Personal Names
- Kugelman, Ralph J. -- Archives
Corporate Names
- Columbia Basin Project (U.S.) -- Photographs
Geographical Names
- Grand Coulee Dam (Wash.) -- Photographs
Finding aid prepared by Gayle O'Hara
2022
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