Butler Valley Dam Collection, 1966-1973

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Title:: Butler Valley Dam Collection
Dates:: 1966-1973
Creators:: Gordon and Billie Mason
Abstract:
Extent:: .3 cubic feet (1 box)
Language:
Preferred citation:: Butler Valley Dam Collection. Cal Poly Humboldt, Library Special Collections and Archives

Scope and content:: The collection is an assortment of reports, correspondence, articles and news clippings that describe the Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed Butler Valley Dam project and the reaction from the community. Gradually the opposition from the community, including the urban areas of the county, forced a suspension of the project schedule and finally the cancellation of the project.
Acquisition information:: Gordon and Billie Mason owned property in the area that would have been affected by the dam. When Billie Mason sold the property in circa 2005 she offered the materials to the new owner who suggested that she donate them to a public repository. Billie Mason then donated the collection to Humboldt State University Library.

Subjects:: Humboldt County (Calif.) -- History
Mad River (Calif.)
Butler Valley Dam (proposed)

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by Cal Poly Humboldt, Library Special Collections and Archives staff.
Date Prepared:: 1966-1973
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:: The collection is processed and open for use by appointment.
Terms of access:: Copyright has not been assigned to the Humboldt State University Library.

Preferred citation:: Butler Valley Dam Collection. Cal Poly Humboldt, Library Special Collections and Archives

Location of this collection:: Cal Poly Humboldt, Library Special Collections and Archives

Third Floor, Room 303

1 Harpst Street

Arcata, CA 95521-8299, US