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Water rights -- Arizona

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections or records:

Otis J. Baughn Papers

 Collection
Identifier: FM MSS 55
Abstract

The Otis J. Baughn Papers consist primarily of one box of manuscript material dating from 1916 to 1948. Also included is a brief biography of Baughn written by his son in 1983. The collection is arranged in five series.

Dates: 1916-1948, 1983

William Scudder Gookin Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-42
Abstract

The William Scudder Gookin Collection consists of diaries, typewritten and holograph transcripts, notes, and a report. Although the materials date from 1956 to 1982, the bulk of the collection consists of Gookin's personal diaries describing his work in support of the Central Arizona Project from 1958 to 1968.

Dates: 1956-1982

George W. P. Hunt Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-48
Abstract

The George W. P. Hunt collection contains correspondence, diaries, scrapbooks, notebooks, biographical and genealogical material, and printed matter. Although the collection ranges from 1709 to 1955, the bulk of the material concerns Hunt's political activities and personal life from 1885 to 1932.

Dates: 1709-1955; Majority of material found within 1885-1932

Perley M. Lewis Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-50
Abstract

The Perley M. Lewis Collection consists of printed matter extending from 1848-1978. The bulk of the collection concerns water rights and boundary dispute litigation between the states of Arizona and California and congressional authorization of the Central Arizona Project from 1950-1968.

Dates: 1846-1978; Majority of material found within 1950-1968

Howard J. Smith Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-75
Abstract

The Howard J. Smith Collection consists of correspondence, press releases and newsclippings concerning federal legislation of Colorado River water rights and the related lobbying activities of the Central Arizona Project Association (CAPA) from 1946-1954.

Dates: 1946-1954

Frank L. Snell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: FM MSS 92
Abstract

This collection houses speeches, correspondence (professional and personal), photos, news clippings, programs, brochures and booklets, meeting minutes, agendas, stock certificates, and blueprints documenting Frank L. Snell's personal and professional activities. The majority of the materials show Snell's relationships with various organizations.

Dates: 1946-1998