Basye (George) papers, circa 1907-1911, 1962-2015

Collection context

Summary

Title:
George Basye papers
Dates:
circa 1907-1911, 1962-2015
Creators:
Basye, George, 1926-2021
Abstract:
The collection consists of materials from George Basye, a water rights lawyer who was well known for his work related to water and irrigation issues in the Sacramento Valley. Items in the collection include speeches, legal documents, and articles written by Basye and related to California water issues. The collection also includes correspondence, legal documents, and other materials related to the founding of the American River Reclamation District no. 1 in the early 1900s.
Extent:
0.83 linear feet (2 boxes)
Language:
The collection is in English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. George Basye papers (WRCA 283). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of materials from George Basye, a water rights lawyer who was well known for his work related to water and irrigation issues in the Sacramento Valley. Items in the collection include speeches, legal documents, and articles written by Basye and related to California water issues. The collection also includes correspondence, legal documents, and other materials related to the founding of the American River Reclamation District no. 1 in the early 1900s.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Anne Basye, 2023.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Date Prepared:
© 2023
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-01-03 22:07:47 UTC .

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections & University Archives regarding the availability of materials for research use.

Terms of access:

Copyright for a portion of materials in the collection has been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives. Additional materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). Please contact Special Collections & University Archives for more information.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. George Basye papers (WRCA 283). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University Archives
PO Box 5900
Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
Contact:
(951) 827-3233