Morrison-Knudsen Company, inc.
Variant namesThe Morrison-Knudsen Company, Inc. was incorporated in 1923 in Boise, Idaho. Along with a consortium of companies, known as the Six Companies, Morrison-Knudsen build the Hoover Dam. It was involved in construction projects throughout the West and South America, including work on the Imperial Dam in Utah and in Yosemite National Park. The company also worked on naval construction projects during World War II.
From the description of Morrison-Knudsen Company, Inc. records, 1923-1973 (bulk 1923-1946) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 676812969
Construction firm founded in 1912; headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
From the guide to the Morrison-Knudsen Company Labor Relations Records, 1944-1963, (Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives)
The Morrison-Knudsen Company, Inc. was incorporated in 1923 in Boise, Idaho. Along with a consortium of companies, known as the Six Companies, Morrison-Knudsen build the Hoover Dam. It was involved in construction projects throughout the U.S. West and South America, including work on the Imperial Dam in Utah and in Yosemite National Park. The company also worked on naval construction projects during World War II.
From the guide to the Morrison-Knudsen Company, Inc. records, 1923-1973 (bulk 1923-1946), (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)
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| associatedWith | Kennedy, Eleanor C., 1901-1993. | person |
| associatedWith | Morrison, Harry W. 1885-1971. | person |
| associatedWith | Schraufnagel, Dale T. | person |
| associatedWith | Six Companies. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Trefethen, Eugene E., Jr., 1909- | person |
| associatedWith | Westmoreland Coal Company. | corporateBody |
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| Imperial Dam (Utah) | |||
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