Rands, Harold A. (Harold Alva), 1871-1952

Harold A. Rands (1871-1952) was a civil engineer. He superintended hydroelectric installations for various firms, including Portland Electric Power Co., Washington Water Power Co., and North Coast Power Co. From 1929-1935 he was in charge of power and flood control surveys on the Columbia River and tributaries for the U.S. Corp of Engineers. He also served as senior engineer for the construction of the Bonneville Dam and powerhouse complex.

From the guide to the Harold A. Rands papers, 1906-1941, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries)