Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Bacon, John L., 1878-1961
- Abstract:
- Materials in this collection are from John L. Bacon and are related to his work on the Colorado River Commission, the Boulder dam (aka Hoover dam) project, water supply for California, division of Colorado River water within California, and affiliated matters. The collection includes extensive correspondence with individuals involved in the Boulder dam project.
- Extent:
- 3.3 linear feet (3 boxes)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. John L. Bacon papers (WRCA 266). Water Resources Collections and Archives. Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The John L. Bacon papers include correspondence, finances, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, maps, published materials from the United States Congress, and other materials related to Bacon's work on the Colorado River Commission and the Boulder dam (aka Hoover dam) project. Other figures he worked and corresponded with include Elwood Mead, Charles B. Ward, John W. Ross, S. C. Evans, Col. William J. Donovan, Congressman Phil D. Swing, Earl C. Pound, F. H. McIver, W. B. Mathews, Ray L. Riley, and Francis C. Wilson, among others. Several notable entities and organizations represented within the collection include U.S. Congress, Federal Bureau of Reclamation, Colorado River Commission, Imperial Irrigation District, and Coachella Valley.
- Biographical / historical:
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John L. Bacon (1878-1961) was the Mayor of San Diego from 1921-1927. He also served as the president of the Boulder Dam Association, promoting the construction of the Boulder dam (aka Hoover dam) and as the Chairman for the Colorado River Commission.
- Arrangement:
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The collection is arranged in the original order in which it was found at the time of processing. Many of the folders had original folder numbers on them; these have been preserved in the current folder titles by a number within parenthesis. All folder titles are copied from the original folder unless noted otherwise.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Hoover Dam (Ariz. and Nev.)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright Unknown: Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. John L. Bacon papers (WRCA 266). Water Resources Collections and Archives. Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University ArchivesPO Box 5900Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
- Contact:
- (951) 827-3233