Correspondence, 1934-1977
Scope and Contents
These files contain extensive correspondence and subject files for the association, which includes contacts with United States Congressmen, associated waterways organizations, and leaders in cities and towns concerned with development of the Pacific Northwest rivers. Reports of Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) hearings and state and U.S. congressional bills are contained here. In addition, river transportation discussions can be found here, from barges to bridges, freight rates to tonnage.
Dates
- Creation: 1934-1977
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 120.45 Linear Feet (96 record cartons, 22 manuscript boxes, 7 flat boxes, 3 small flat boxes, 3 tubes)
Language of Materials
English
Processing Information
At least two donation groups resulted in the split arrangement. Both are per association alphabetizing. Boxes 1-33 contain correspondence from 1934-1957; boxes 34-41 contain correspondence from 1958-1977.
Repository Details
Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository