Dodd, Elmer Perry, b. 1869.
Elmer Perry Dodd (b. 1869) was a developer and irrigation advocate for the Umatilla area of Oregon.
From the guide to the Elmer Perry Dodd papers, 1900-1957, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)
Elmer Perry Dodd (b. 1869) was a developer and irrigation advocate for the Umatilla area of Oregon.
He was also known as the father of the McNary Dam. He was an editor, real estate broker, state legislator (1919-1920), Republican gubernatorial candidate (1934) founder of the Tri-State Development League (later Inland Empire Waterways Association) and a resident of Hermiston, Oregon.
From the description of Elmer Perry Dodd papers [manuscript], 1900-1957. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 752165993
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| creatorOf | Elmer Perry Dodd papers, 1900-1957 | Oregon Historical Society Research Library | |
| creatorOf | Dodd, Elmer Perry, b. 1869. Elmer Perry Dodd papers [manuscript], 1900-1957. | Oregon Historical Society Research Library |
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| correspondedWith | Angell, Homer Daniel, | family |
| correspondedWith | Angell, Homer Daniel, 1875-1968 | person |
| associatedWith | Columbia Valley Association. | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | Dana, Marshall N. | family |
| correspondedWith | Dana, Marshall N. (Marshall Newport), b. 1885 | person |
| associatedWith | Dodd, Elmer Perry, | family |
| associatedWith | Inland Empire Waterways Association. | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | McNary, Charles Linza, | family |
| correspondedWith | McNary, Charles Linza, 1874-1944 | person |
| correspondedWith | Pierce, Walter Marcus, | family |
| correspondedWith | Pierce, Walter Marcus, 1861-1954 | person |
| correspondedWith | Steiwer, Frederick, | family |
| correspondedWith | Steiwer, Frederick, 1883-1939 | person |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Oregon--Umatilla County | |||
| McNary Dam (Or. and Wash.) | |||
| Columbia River | |||
| Hermiston (Or.) | |||
| McNary Dam (Or. and Wash.) | |||
| Boardman (Or.) | |||
| Hermiston (Or.) | |||
| Northwest, Pacific | |||
| Boardman (Or.) | |||
| Columbia River |
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| Dams |
| Dams |
| Irrigation |
| Irrigation |
| Oregon |
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Birth 1869
