Washington State Library's collection of the Columbia Basin Survey Commission's records and other materials, 1919-1962, 1949-1962.

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Washington State Library's collection of the Columbia Basin Survey Commission's records and other materials, 1919-1962, 1949-1962.

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This is Washington State Library's collection of the Columbia Basin Survey Commission's records. It consists of boxes that contain: proceedings of hearings, correspondence, reports, blueprints and applications for permits or licenses. The collection also consists of about 17 scrapbooks of newspaper clippings pertaining to the Columbia Basin Survey Commission and the Columbia Basin Commission. The scrapbooks range from about 1949 through about 1962 with newspaper clippings from all over Washington State.

16 linear feet

Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State

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SNAC Resource ID: 7125777

Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State

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