Morrison-Knudsen Company, Inc. records, 1923-1973 (bulk 1923-1946)
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Correspondence, (item list of correspondence), 1936-1973
- Correspondence and financial information, 1923-1942
- Boulder Dam and Six Companies, Inc. materials, 1931-1936
- Yosemite National Park and Imperial Dam materials, 1934-1937
- Construction project files, 1932-1941
- Construction project files, 1927-1937
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Morrison-Knudsen Company, Inc.
- Title
- Morrison-Knudsen Company, Inc. records
- Dates
- 1923-1973 (bulk 1923-1946) (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 5.35 cubic ft. (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05263
- Summary
- The Morrison-Knudsen Company, Inc. was incorporated in 1923. It was involved with the construction of the Hoover Dam and other projects in the American west.
- 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
The Morrison-Knudsen Company, Inc. was incorporated in 1923 in Boise, Idaho. Along with a consortium of companies, known as the Six Companies, Morrison-Knudsen built the Hoover Dam. It was involved in construction projects throughout the U.S. West and South America, including work on the Imperial Dam in Utah and in Yosemite National Park. The company also worked on naval construction projects during World War II.
Content Description
The Morrison-Knudsen Company, Inc. records consist of correspondence and other materials related to the construction of the Hoover Dam. Subject files, including correspondene for other construction projects are included as well. In addition, there is financial information, company memos, and personal correspondence for H.W. Morrison, one of the company's founders. Other company members have correspondence in the collection as well.
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
Arrangement
Arrangement is at the collection level.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are other collections of records related to the Morrison-Knudsen company at the University of Idaho and the Idaho State Historical Society and Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from H.W. Morrison between 1979 and 1986.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in November 2010.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Correspondence, (item list of correspondence)Dates: 1936-1973Container: Box 1-2
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Description: Correspondence and financial informationDates: 1923-1942Container: Box 3
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Description: Boulder Dam and Six Companies, Inc. materialsDates: 1931-1936Container: Box 4
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Description: Yosemite National Park and Imperial Dam materialsDates: 1934-1937Container: Box 5
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Description: Construction project filesDates: 1932-1941Container: Box 6
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Description: Construction project filesDates: 1927-1937Container: Box 7
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dams -- West (U.S.)
- Water-supply engineering.
Personal Names
- Morrison, Harry W. (Harry Winford), 1885-1971
Corporate Names
- Six Companies
Geographical Names
- Hoover Dam (Ariz. and Nev.)
- Imperial Dam (Utah)
- Yosemite National Park (Calif.)
