Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- McClure, W. F. (Wilbur F.), 1856-1926
- Abstract:
- The Wilbur F. McClure papers are comprised of documents pertaining to the Colorado River Commission and Colorado River Compact.
- Extent:
- 1.4 linear feet (1 box)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Wilbur F. McClure papers (WRCA 265). Water Resources Collections and Archives. Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Wilbur F. McClure papers are comprised of documents pertaining to the Colorado River Commission and Colorado River Compact. Files include extensive correspondence, reports, and newspaper clippings. The collection is primarily related to the Colorado River, the Colorado River Commission and Compact, and the Boulder Dam (aka Hoover Dam) project.
Correspondents include Herbert Hoover (U.S. Secretary of Commerce), Ralph E. Swing (Congressman from California), C. W. Van Dyke (Chair of Arizona contingent to the Colorado River Commission), Friend W. Richardson (Governor of California), George W. P. Hunt (Governor of Arizona), Clarence Morley (Governor of Colorado), Nellie Tayloe Ross (Governor of Wyoming), George H. Dern (Governor of Utah), Arthur T. Hannett (Governor of New Mexico), J. G. Scrugham (Governor of Nevada), W. S. Norviel (member of Arizona contingent of Colorado River Commission), and others.
- Biographical / historical:
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Wilbur F. McClure (1856-1926) was a civil engineer and served as the head engineer for the state of California. He was appointed by Governor Friend W. Richardson as the representative for the state to the Colorado River Commission and signatory on the Colorado River Compact for the state of California.
- Processing information:
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Folder titles were taken from the original folders unless otherwise noted.
- Arrangement:
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The collection was left in its original order.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
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]. Wilbur F. McClure papers (WRCA 265). 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