Finding Aid to the Richard L. Bower Papers Concerning the San Jacinto Tramway, 1933-1988
Finding Aid written by Chinda Xayarath
The Bancroft Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California, 94720-6000
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Fax: (510) 642-7589
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Finding Aid to the Richard L. Bower Papers Concerning the San Jacinto Tramway, 1933-1988
Collection Number: BANC MSS 94/223
The Bancroft Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California
- Finding Aid Written By:
- Chinda Xayarath
- Date Completed:
-
August 2007
© 2007 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Collection Summary
Collection Title: Richard L. Bower papers concerning the San Jacinto Tramway
Date (inclusive): 1933-1988
Collection Number: BANC MSS 94/223
Creators :
Bower, Richard L.
Extent:
Number of containers: 5 cartons
Linear feet: 6.25
Repository: The Bancroft Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California, 94720-6000
Phone: (510) 642-6481
Fax: (510) 642-7589
Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu
URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/
Abstract: The Richard L. Bower Papers contain correspondence and documents pertaining to his work in preventing the construction of
the San Jacinto Tramway.
Languages Represented: Collection materials are in English
Physical Location: Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information
on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Information for Researchers
Access
Collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in
writing to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, 94720-6000.
Consent is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to
include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner. See:
http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html.
Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted toresearch
and educational purposes.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Richard L. Bower Papers Concerning the San Jacinto Tramway, BANC MSS 94/223, The Bancroft Library,
University of California, Berkeley.
Alternate Forms Available
There are no alternate forms of this collection.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Aerial tramways
History of science and technology collection
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
The Richard L. Bower Papers were given to The Bancroft Library by Richard L. Bower on March 31, 1994.
Accruals
No additions are expected.
System of Arrangement
Arranged to the container level.
Processing Information
Processed by Bancroft Library staff in 2007.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Richard L. Bower papers contain correspondence and documents relating to the construction of the San Jacinto Tramway near
Palm Springs, California. The collection comprises of papers regarding Bower's work in preventing the construction of the
San Jacinto Tramway. The documents include correspondence with government officials, publishers, and tramway officials, along
with newspaper clippings and articles. A portion of the collection contains materials regarding the issue of allowing alcohol
to be sold at concession stands in California state parks.
Series 1
Tramway
1933-1988
Physical Description:
Cartons 1-4
Arrangement
Arranged as received.
Scope and Content Note
Correspondence and research regarding the San Jacinto Tramway and other tramways.
Carton 1, Folder 1
Master Documents
1962,
1964
Carton 1, Folder 2-4
Master Documents I
1960-1965
Carton 1, Folder 5
Master Documents II
1961-1962
Carton 1, Folder 6
Master Documents III
1961-1965
Carton 1, Folder 7-8
Master Documents IV
1964-1965
Carton 1, Folder 9-10
Master Documents
1961-1965
Carton 1, Folder 15
Thomas Amneus Reports and Comments
undated
Carton 1, Folder 16
Thomas Amneus Reports and Comments I
1961-1963
Carton 1, Folder 17-18
Thomas Amneus Reports and Comments II
1962-1963
Carton 1, Folder 19
Thomas Amneus Reports and Comments III
1963-1964
Carton 1, Folder 20
Thomas Amneus Reports and Comments IV
1963-1968
Carton 1, Folder 21
Hearings: Toll Road Bonds
1956-1961
Carton 1, Folder 22
Hearings: Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
1952-1961
Carton 1, Folder 26
Arthur B. Johnson
1961-1965
Carton 1, Folder 28
Ralph M. Rutledge
1960-1963
Carton 1, Folder 30
Maps of San Jacinto
1961,
undated
Carton 2, Folder 1
Agreements and Assembly Bills
1962-1965
Carton 2, Folder 2-6
Winter Park Authority
1960-1965
Carton 2, Folder 7
History of Mount San Jacinto
1950-1963
Carton 2, Folder 9-15
Tram Construction Files
1961-1966
Carton 2, Folder 16-20
Mount San Jacinto
1946-1965
Carton 2, Folder 21
California State Agencies I
1960-1961
Carton 2, Folder 22
California State Agencies II
1961
Carton 2, Folder 23
California State Agencies III
1962
Carton 2, Folder 24
California State Agencies IV
1962-1963
Carton 2, Folder 25
California State Agencies V
1963
Carton 2, Folder 26-27
California State Agencies VI
1963-1964
Carton 2, Folder 28-29
California State Agencies VII
1964-1966
Carton 2, Folder 30
United States Forest Service
1950,
1961
Carton 2, Folder 31
Public Utilities Commission
1961
Carton 3, Folder 1
Foreign Tramways: Austria-France
1961-1963
Carton 3, Folder 2-3
Foreign Tramways: Germany-Switzerland
1955,
1960-1965
Carton 3, Folder 4
Foreign Tramways: Mexico, South America, South Africa, China and Japan
1951,
1961-1963
Carton 3, Folder 5-7
United States Tramway
1960-1963
Carton 3, Folder 8
United States Tramways: Mount Greylock
1964-1966
Carton 3, Folder 9
Miscellaneous Correspondence
1961-1965,
1988
Carton 3, Folder 14
Banking Department
1961-1962
Carton 3, Folder 15
California Districts Securities Commission
1961-1962
Carton 3, Folder 16
Committee on Corporations
1962
Carton 3, Folder 17-19
Division of Industrial Safety
1961-1963
Carton 3, Folder 21
Commissioner of Corporations
1961-1962
Carton 3, Folder 22-23
Concessions in State Parks
1962-1967
Carton 3, Folder 25
Economics Research Associates (ERA) Engineering Report
1964
Carton 3, Folder 26
Engineering Analyses
1953
Carton 3, Folder 27-31
Financial Reports
1950,
1959,
1963-1966
Carton 3, Folder 35
Internal Revenue Service
1962-1967
Carton 3, Folder 36
Legal Ideas
1959,
1961-1963
Carton 4, Folder 5-6
Mandatory vs. Permissive
1959-1960
Carton 4, Folder 7
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
1961-1962
Carton 4, Folder 8
New York: Attorney General
1962
Carton 4, Folder 9-10
Open Meetings on Records
1961-1965
Carton 4, Folder 11-12
Patronage and Revenue
1963-1966
Carton 4, Folder 13
Propaganda: Opposition and Promotion
1959-1965,
undated
Carton 4, Folder 19
Protestant Mailing List
1956,
1964,
undated
Carton 4, Folder 20
Resistant from Taxpayers
1965
Carton 4, Folder 21
Report on the Proposed Passenger Tramway
April 1940
Carton 4, Folder 22
San Gorgonio Wilderness
1965
Carton 4, Folder 23-26
San Jacinto Tramway
1933-1987
Carton 4, Folder 27-28
Special Districts
1962-1965
Carton 4, Folder 31
The Liberal Democrat Article
1964
Carton 4, Folder 33
Toll Bridge: Chicago
1955,
1963
Carton 4, Folder 34
Toll Bridge: Washington
1956,
1963
Carton 4, Folder 35
Turnpike Revenue: West Virginia
1952
Carton 4, Folder 37
Wheeler's Desert Letter
1962
Series 2
Alcohol in State Parks
1963-1968
Physical Description:
Carton 5
Arrangement
Arranged as received.
Scope and Content Note
Correspondence and research regarding the issue of allowing alcohol to be sold in state parks.
Carton 5, Folder 3-5
Department of Alcohol Beverage Control
1963-1965,
undated
Carton 5, Folder 6
Department of Parks and Recreation
1963-1964
Carton 5, Folder 7
Division of Beaches and Parks
1963-1964
Carton 5, Folder 9
Idyllwind Protective League
1963-1964
Carton 5, Folder 12
National Park Liquor Policies
1950,
1964
Carton 5, Folder 13
Northern California Contacts
undated
Carton 5, Folder 15
Petition- Council on Alcohol Problems
1963-1965
Carton 5, Folder 16
Petition Miscellaneous
1963-1965
Carton 5, Folder 17
Petition- Steering Committee
1964-1964
Carton 5, Folder 19-20
Southern California Contacts
1963-1964
Carton 5, Folder 21-31
State Park Commission
1961-1968
