Walter M. Pierce papers 1888-1969

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Walter M. Pierce papers 1888-1969

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv92701

Collection consists of correspondence, speeches, reports, photographs and material covering U.S. and Northwest history and politics. A major portion details Pierce's involvement with New Deal programs. The papers deal with agriculture, irrigation and land reclamation, public ownership, forest management, and the development of hydroelectric power. There are substantial files on the Civilian Conservation Corps, Public Works Administration and Works Progress Administration, files on significant government issues and minority groups. The subject files contain pamphlets and material on pertinent topics, speech files, bills introduced by Pierce, a newspaper clippings file, personal and estate papers, and drafts of Pierce's memoirs.

89.25 linear feet, 89 containers

eng,

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6381137

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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