Dams -- Columbia River

Oral history interview with J. W. "Bud" Forrester, Jr., conducted by Clark Hansen on June 3, 1999, as part of the Columbia River Dissenters Oral History Series. Forrester discusses his career as a reporter and editor at the East Oregonian and the Daily Astorian newspapers in Pendleton and Astoria, Oregon, and shares his thoughts about dams in the Columbia River Basin.

Oral history interview with Gilbert A. Giles, conducted by Clark Hansen on October 3, 1999, as part of the Columbia River Dissenters Oral History Series. Giles discusses how the construction of dams on the Columbia River affected salmon populations and the Native people who lived along the river.

Margaret Rush was a photographer and correspondent for the Oregon Journal newspaper who covered Bonneville Dam construction for three years. Collection includes manuscript of "So I Went By Bus" by Rush and press releases about the progress of dam construction.

Oral history interview with Tex L. Troutman, Janis M. Troutman, and their son Wade Troutman, conducted by Clark Hansen on April 9, 1999, as part of the Columbia River Dissenters Oral History Series. The Troutmans discuss the history and operation of their family farm in Bridgeport, Washington.

Oral history interview with Norman K. Whittlesey, conducted by Clark Hansen on October 25, 1999, as part of the Columbia River Dissenters Oral History Series. Whittlesey discusses his research on the economics of hydroelectric energy production and irrigation projects in the Columbia River Basin. He describes responses to the conclusions of his research, subsequent budget cuts to irrigation projects, and retaliation he experienced.

Oral history interview with Chuck Williams, conducted by Clark Hansen in three sessions, from January 22, 1999, to March 17, 1999, as part of the Columbia River Dissenters Oral History Series. Williams discusses his involvement with the campaign to designate the Columbia River Gorge as a National Scenic Area, and explains why he now feels that the scenic area designation is inadequate.

Oral history interview with Wendy L. Wilson, conducted by Clark Hansen on May 8, 1998, as part of the Columbia River Dissenters Oral History Series. Wilson discusses her work as executive director of the Idaho Conservation League (ICL) in Boise, Idaho; her involvement with the Friends of the Payette campaign; and her role as executive director of Idaho Rivers United.