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Title: John L. Bacon papers
Date (inclusive): 1906-1952
Date (inclusive): bulk: 1927-1932
Collection Number: WRCA 266
Creator:
Bacon, John L., 1878-1961
Extent:
3.3 linear feet
(3 boxes)
Repository:
Rivera Library. Special Collections Department.
Riverside, CA 92517-5900
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.
Languages: English
This collection is open for research.
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.
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.
[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.
See also the
Wilbur F. McClure papers (WRCA 265) and
Hiram W. Johnson papers (WRCA 268) for other collections pertaining to the Colorado River in the early 20th century.
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.
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.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the
library's online public access catalog.
Mead, Elwood, 1858-1936
Ward, Charles B.
Donovan, William J., Colonel
Swing, Philip David, 1884-1963
Johnson, Hiram W., 1866-1945
Wilson, Francis Cushman, 1876-1952
Hoover Dam (Ariz. and Nev.)
Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)
Colorado River Watershed (Colo.-Mexico)
Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) -- Water rights