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Aerial views of Bonneville Dam under construction

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1084

Scope and Contents

Two digital photographs on a compact disc, scanned from photographic prints. The photographs are black and white aerial views, taken during the construction of the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River, circa 1936-1938, probably by the grandfather-in-law of Lee Griffin, who donated the digital versions of the images to the Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1936-1938

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 (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Two black and white digital photographs, scanned from prints, taken during construction of the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Compact disc requires special equipment to view. Contact library staff for assistance.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Lee Griffin, December 2011 (Lib. Acc. 27493).

Processing Information

Collection description was revised in January 2024 to provide additional description of photographs and conform to current standard.

Title
Guide to the aerial views of Bonneville Dam under construction
Status
Completed
Date
2012; revised 2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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