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United States. Bonneville Power Administration

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Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Ralph B. Bennett

 Collection
Identifier: SR483
Abstract

Oral history interview with Ralph B. Bennett conducted by Jim Strassmaier on June 8, 1991. Bennett discusses working in public relations for the Bonneville Power Administration from 1946-1947, his association with Woody Guthrie, and living in Vanport, Oregon, at the time of the 1948 flood.

Dates: 1991 June 8

Bonneville Power Administration records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1762
Abstract

Unprocessed collection of miscellaneous records of the Bonneville Power Administration, including progress reports of the fish-passage research program, correspondence, and statistical data on the capacity of the Bonneville fishways.

Dates: circa 1950-1970

Oral history interview with C. Girard Davidson

 Collection
Identifier: SR1163
Abstract

Oral history interview with C. Girard Davidson conducted by Thomas Wright as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Davidson was a lawyer and businessman, served as assistant secretary of the U. S. Department of the Interior from 1946 to 1950, and was active in the Democratic Party in Oregon.

Dates: 1994 December 2-1995 January 24

Oral history interview with Randy W. Hardy

 Collection
Identifier: SR 2764
Abstract

Oral history interview with Randy W. Hardy conducted by Michael O'Rourke from June 11 to September 10, 2002, as part of the Northwest Power Planning Council Oral History Project. Hardy served as the executive director of the Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee from 1982 to 1984, and as CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration from 1991 to 1997.

Dates: 2002 June 11-September 10

Oral history interview with John Harrison and John Shurts

 Collection
Identifier: SR 11412
Abstract

Oral history interview with John Harrison and John Shurts conducted by Michael O'Rourke on May 21, 1998, as part of the Northwest Power Planning Council Oral History Project. Harrison and Shurts discuss the work of the Northwest Power Planning Council, now known as the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, both on power planning and on salmon conservation.

Dates: 1998 May 21

Oral history interview with Peter T. Johnson

 Collection
Identifier: SR 2794
Abstract

Oral history interview with Peter T. Johnson conducted by Michael O'Rourke from March 1 to September 9, 2002, as part of the Northwest Power Planning Council Oral History Project. Johnson served as administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration from 1981 to 1986.

Dates: 2002 March 1-September 9

Oral history interview with Kai N. Lee

 Collection
Identifier: SR 2753
Abstract

Oral history interview with Kai N. Lee conducted by Michael O'Rourke from May 26-27, 1999, as part of the Northwest Power Planning Council Oral History Project. Lee represented Washington on the Northwest Power Planning Council, now known as the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, from 1983 to 1987.

Dates: 1999 May 26-27

Oral history interview with Charles F. Luce

 Collection
Identifier: SR1571
Abstract

Oral history interview with Charles F. Luce conducted by Gene Tolefson from September 7 to November 20, 1984. Luce was hired at the Bonneville Power Administration in 1944 and served as the Bonneville Power Administrator from 1961 to 1966.

Dates: 1984 September 7-November 20

Oral history interview with Ambrose A. Oderman

 Collection
Identifier: SR11275
Abstract

Oral history interview with Ambrose A. Oderman conducted by Jim Strassmaier from April 5-25, 2005. In this interview, Oderman discusses the 1918 flu pandemic; his studies during the Depression; his naval service during World War II; and his work for the Bonneville Power Administration and the U.S. Interior Department.

Dates: 2005 April 5-25

Nona C. Peterson papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2827
Abstract

Nona C. Peterson (1904-) graduated from the University of Oregon and worked for the Bonneville Power Administration, 1940-1966, beginning as a typist and later working as an engineering drafter and editorial assistant. Collection includes postcards, 1907-1984, and miscellaneous documents related to her work with BPA, 1940-1966.

Dates: 1907-1984

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Oral Histories 9
interviews 9
Oregon 7
Electric utilities -- Northwest, Pacific 6
Energy Production 5