Frank Arthur Banks Papers, 1913-1957
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
- Jackson Lake Enlargement, Project History, includes photographs, 1913-1916
- Owyhee Project History, includes photographs, 1927-1931
- Owyhee Project History, 1932
- Boise Project History (Deadwood Dam), includes photographs, 1930-1932
- Grand Coulee Dam Laboratory Control Tests, v. 1-3.
- Grand Coulee Dam Laboratory Control Tests, v. 4-5, index.
- Columbian, MWAK Company newspaper, v. 1-3, 1935-1937
- Columbia Basin Project Safety News, Bureau of Reclamation, 1946, 1949, 1950
- Engineering reports on Columbia and Snake River hydrology, ms. and printed.
- Dam construction and fisheries development, printed.
- Grand Coulee Project reports, Wenatchee Project reports, transcript of Upper Colorado Basin Compact negotiations, printed.
- Columbia Basin Project reports and investigations, printed.
- Bhakra Dam, Punjab, India: Consultation correspondence, papers, design reports, specifications,technical reports, printed memoranda, and other papers, 1950-19-55
- Supervisor's notebooks, printed copies of Banks' speeches and addresses, photographs of Banks, his family, and of dam construction, 1913-1950
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Banks, F. A. (Frank Arthur), 1883-1957
- Title
- Frank Arthur Banks Papers
- Dates
- 1913-1957 (inclusive)19131957
- Quantity
- 15 Linear feet of shelf space, (30 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- Cage 40 (collection)
- Summary
- The papers of Frank Arthur Banks, an engineer who worked on Bureau of Reclamation projects in the Northwest, such as the Owyhee, Deadwood, and Grand Coulee Dams.
- 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
Frank Arthur Banks, 1883-1957, was born in Saco, Maine and received degrees from the University of Maine and the State College of Washington. He was a Bureau of Reclamation engineer who worked on various large projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. Notably, he supervised the construction of the Owyhee Dam in Oregon, and the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State.
Content Description
The papers primarily consist of Frank Arthur Banks' correspondence, notes, memoranda, official project histories, design and technical reports, specifications, photographs and printed material for Bureau of Reclamation projects he directed in the Pacific Northwest. Also included are similar material acquired through private consultation on hydroelectric dams and public works in Washington State, British Columbia, Venezuela, and Punjab, India, notably the Bhakra Dam.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Frank Arthur Banks Papers, 1913-1957 (Cage 40)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The papers are arranged in a loosely chronological order.
Acquisition Information
The papers were donated to the Washington State University Library in 1958 by John V. Banks.
Related Materials
Clifford R. Koester Papers, 1927-1972 (Cage 709)
Papers on Columbia River Basin Shipping and Development, 1934-1936 (Cage 755)
Paul C. Pitzer Papers, 1990-1992 (Cage 852)
Ralph J. Kugelman Grand Coulee Dam Construction Photographs, 1930s (Cage 5149)
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)
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Jackson Lake Enlargement, Project History, includes photographs3 volumes.Dates: 1913-1916Container: Box 1
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Description: Owyhee Project History, includes photographs5 volumes.Dates: 1927-1931Container: Box 2
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Description: Owyhee Project History1 volume.Dates: 1932Container: Box 3
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Description: Boise Project History (Deadwood Dam), includes photographs3 volumes.Dates: 1930-1932Container: Box 3
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Columbia Basin Project History (Grand Coulee Dam), includes photographs
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Description: 1933-19353 volumes.Container: Box 4
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Description: 1936-19372 volumes.Container: Box 5
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Description: 1938-19392 volumes.Container: Box 6
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Description: 1940-19443 volumes.Container: Box 7
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Description: 1942-19433 volumes.Container: Box 8
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Description: 1944-19452 volumes.Container: Box 9
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Description: 19462 volumes.Container: Box 10
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Description: 19472 volumes.Container: Box 11
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Description: 1948-19492 volumes.Container: Box 12
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Description: 1949-19512 volumes.Container: Box 13
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Description: Grand Coulee Dam Laboratory Control Tests, v. 1-3.Container: Box 14
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Description: Grand Coulee Dam Laboratory Control Tests, v. 4-5, index.Container: Box 15
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Description: Columbian, MWAK Company newspaper, v. 1-3Dates: 1935-1937Container: Box 16
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Description: Columbia Basin Project Safety News, Bureau of Reclamation3 items.Dates: 1946, 1949, 1950Container: Box 16
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Description: Engineering reports on Columbia and Snake River hydrology, ms. and printed.13 items.Container: Box 17
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Description: Dam construction and fisheries development, printed.5 items.Container: Box 18
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Description: Grand Coulee Project reports, Wenatchee Project reports, transcript of Upper Colorado Basin Compact negotiations, printed.4 items.Container: Box 19
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Description: Columbia Basin Project reports and investigations, printed.26 items.Container: Box 20
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Consultation correspondence and papers
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Description: High Gorge Dam (Seattle City Light)100 items.Dates: 1953-1954Container: Box 21-22
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Description: Rocky Reach Dam (Chelan County Public Utility District)10 items.Dates: 1955-1957Container: Box 23
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Description: Kenney Dam (British Columbia)10 items.Dates: 1950Container: Box 23
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Description: Coroni River and Orinoco River Hydroelectric Projects(Venezuela)15 items.Dates: 1954Container: Box 23
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Description: Bhakra Dam, Punjab, India: Consultation correspondence, papers, design reports, specifications,technical reports, printed memoranda, and other papers200 items.Dates: 1950-19-55Container: Box 24-29
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Description: Supervisor's notebooks, printed copies of Banks' speeches and addresses, photographs of Banks, his family, and of dam construction60 items.Dates: 1913-1950Container: Box 30
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Concrete dams -- Design and construction
- Dams -- Northwest, Pacific
Personal Names
- Banks, F. A. (Frank Arthur), 1883-1957 -- Archives
Corporate Names
- United States. Bureau of Reclamation
Geographical Names
- Grand Coulee Dam (Wash.) -- History
- Owyhee Dam (Or.) -- History
