Detroit Dam photographic collection

Collection

Identifier: Org. Lot 665

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of 50 black and white photographs and 1 photocopy map, 1928-1956, of Detroit, Oregon, before the Detroit Dam was built, the excavation of the site of the dam, its construction and dedication, and the resulting lake. The photographs are production prints of images that were published in the Oregon Journal newspaper; most have the Journal's captions and other information on the back. Many of the photographs were taken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Dates

Creation: 1928-1956

Creator

Oregon Journal (Firm) (Publisher, Organization)
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers (Photographer, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (7 folders in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection of black and white photographs that were published in the Oregon Journal newspaper and are related to the Detroit Dam. The images show Detroit, Oregon, before the dam was built, the excavation of the dam site, construction and dedication of the dam, and the resulting lake. Many of the photographs were taken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.