Agriculture -- Northwest, Pacific -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
History of irrigation in the Columbia River Basin
Collection
Identifier: Mss2932
Abstract
Typescript term paper, presented at the University of Washington, regarding the history of irrigation projects in the Columbia River Basin. With bibliography.
Dates:
1930
Oral history interview with Norman K. Whittlesey
Collection
Identifier: SR 2727
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1999 October 25