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Cyrus Grandison Baldwin papers

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0111
Abstract:

This collection contains documents about Cyrus Grandison Baldwin's involvement with water issues in the Pomona Valley and San Bernardino Mountains from 1897-1937.

Dates: 1891-1955
Found in: 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library

Edward R. Bowen Papers, Water Resources Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0488
Abstract The collection contains Edward R. Bowen's memorandum, letters, and a report on the water supply and water rights of various areas in Southern California. An employee of the Spring Valley Water Company, Bowen worked as a consulting engineer for water-related enterprises in both Southern and Northern California. Here, Bowen proposes costs and feasibility of developing water supplies and gives background information, such as water rights, on the water companies already in place within Southern...
Dates: 1920-1942
Found in: 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library

Fred C. Finkle papers, Water Resources Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0049
Abstract Frederick Cecil Finkle (1865-1949) was an engineer and geologist who worked as Chief Engineer, Consulting Engineer, and expert in hydraulic work for at least 20 irrigation and water project companies in California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Mexico. Among these were the mutual water companies in the Imperial Valley of California; the Southern California Edison Company; Arrowhead Reservoir and Power Company, Redlands and Yucaipa Land and Water Company, Mount Hood Railway and Power...
Dates: 1850-1981
Found in: 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library

H. H. Holmes collection

 Collection
Identifier: h19xx.0014
Abstract:

This collection of contains documents about water rights and water supply in California from 1930-1957 and two documents related to water use in New Mexico from 1925-1957.

Dates: 1925-1957
Found in: 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library

Imperial Valley Records, Water Resources Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-1007
Abstract:

The Imperial Valley Records contains documents from the Imperial Irrigation District, All-American Canal, and Imperial Water Company. In addition, the colleciton contains Charles N. Perry's, an engineer from the Imperial Valley, papers. Finally, there are reports, maps, and articles about the Imperial Valley and Baja California, Mexico from 1900-1973.

Dates: 1893-1973
Found in: 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library

Willis S. Jones papers, Water Resources Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0449
Abstract:

His papers contain field notebooks when Willis S. Jones was superintendent of Claremont Domestic Water Company and consulting engineer Vail Company, legal cases on water rights and supply, maps of Southern California, photographs of San Gabriel Valley, rainfall and run-off records from Southern California, reports on water use in Southern California, the San Gabriel investigation, an water rights and water supply in Southern California from 1919-1979.

Dates: 1919-1979
Found in: 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library

Howard D. Mills papers on the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Water Resources Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0545
Abstract:

Metropolitan Water District reports, publications, correspondence, clippings, and meeting minutes.

Dates: 1919-1967
Found in: 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library

Joseph Jeffrey Prendergast papers

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0696
Abstract:

This collection of papers was assembled by Jeffry Pendergast. The Prendergast papers include documents about water rights and water supply in California from 1944-1962. Subjects include California Division of Water Resources, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and the Areas/Counties of Origin. The area of origin statutes represent a legislative response in California to an absense of an effective for market pricing water.

Dates: 1944-1962
Found in: 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library

Carlton Seaver papers, Water Resources Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0815
Scope and Contents of the Collection

This collection contains properties deeds and documents related to water rights in Claremont, California.

Dates: 1887-1919
Found in: 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library

J. Ralph Shoemaker papers, Water Resources Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0829
Abstract:

This collection contains the papers and reports of hydraulic engineer J. R. Shoemaker. He worked for the Pomona Valley Protective Association, and various Southern Californian water companies. He was also involved with legal suits related to water and water rights. Materials in the collection include field books, legal documents, reports, records, maps, and photographs relating to his work.

Dates: 1910-1960
Found in: 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library

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