Transcript of proceedings of the public hearing held on the Humboldt River and Tributaries
Scope and Contents
The purpose of this hearing, held in Winnemucca, Nevada was to discuss the authorized Humboldt River Project of 1950 which would provide flood control and reservoirs for irrigation along the Humboldt River in Nevada. Included are testimonies from local residents, ranchers, interested individuals, and the Corps; a list of questions to be addressed; list of participants; copies of letters sent to the Corps; photos showing flood damage; and evidential exhibits.
Dates
- February 5, 1962
Creator
- United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Sacramento District (Organization)
Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (300 leaves)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The purpose of this hearing, held in Winnemucca, Nevada was to discuss the authorized Humboldt River Project of 1950 which would provide flood control and reservoirs for irrigation along the Humboldt River in Nevada. The collection contains material from February 5, 1962 created by the United States Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.
Arrangement
Arranged without hierarchy.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Report, Mrs. Lou Wright, Elko, NV 89801, Donation. 11/21/90, 90-79
Creator
- United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Sacramento District (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Transcript of proceedings of the public hearing held on the Humboldt River and Tributaries
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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