Orson Winso Israelsen papers 1894-1966 1935-1960

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Orson Winso Israelsen papers 1894-1966 1935-1960

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Collection consists largely of research notes and texts and final manuscript reports of irrigation and drainage projects undertaken by Dr. Israelsen in his capacity as instructor at Utah State University and as a private engineer and consultant. Individual projects dealing with irrigation and drainage are from Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Canada, India, Iran, Southeast Asia, and Brazil. Heavy emphasis on projects in Cache County, Utah; Millard County, Utah; Utah Lake drainage basin; Salt Lake County, Utah; Upper Colorado River Basin; Malad Valley, Idaho; and Moapa Valley, Nevada. Also contains drafts and notes for book Irrigation practices and principles (New York : Wiley & Sons, 1932). Manuscripts and research notes center on irrigation work in Utah 1920s to 1950s and drainage work, 1940s to 1950s. Extensive data on Utah canal systems and on river basins in the Intermountain West.

65 boxes & 11 oversized ledgers; 38 linear ft.

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Utah State University. Merrill-Cazier Library. Special Collections and ArchivesUniversity Archives

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Utah State University. Merrill-Cazier Library. Special Collections and ArchivesUniversity Archives

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Beginning in the 1950s USU contracted with the Iranian government under the Shah to develop agricultural projects designed to boost efficiency in agriculture and introduce modern technologies. From the description of University Participation in Iran. (Utah State University). WorldCat record id: 122606934 Utah State University changed from Utah State Agricultural College in 1957. From the description of USU homecoming photograph collection, 1950-1971. (Utah State ...

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Israelsen, Orson Winso, 1887-1968

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Teacher, scientist, private consultant and engineer in the field of irrigation and drainage science. Taught at Utah State University (Logan, Utah). From the description of Orson Winso Israelsen papers, 1894-1966 (bulk 1935-1960). (Utah State University). WorldCat record id: 46440167 Irrigation engineer and drainage specialist. Orson Winso Israelsen was born December 25, 1887 in Hyrum, Utah. Israelsen graduated from the Brigham Young College in Logan, Utah in 1910. He went on...

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