United States Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District records, 1948-1966

Overview of the Collection

Creator
United States. -- Army. -- Corps of Engineers
Title
United States Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District records
Dates
1948-1966 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.20 cubic ft. (4 boxes)
Collection Number
02095
Summary
The United States Corps of Engineers was established in 1802. Collection contains articles, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and maps.
Repository
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

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The United States Corps of Engineers was established in 1802 as a part of the Military Peace Establishment Act during the administration of President Thomas Jefferson. It is tasked with maintaining and delivering vital engineering operations in the United States.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains 16 articles, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings on the Army Corps of Engineers in Washington; and 5 maps of the Columbia River Basin and its tributaries, the Snake River and its tributaries, and the North Pacific Division’s water resource development.

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Acquisition Information

This material was received from the United States Army Engineers in November 1966.

Processing Note

Related Materials

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, records, circa 1948-1980, WCMss450, Whitman College Library.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

InventoriesReturn to Top

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 for 4 boxes.

Container(s) Description
Box
1-4