Papers, 1928-1962.

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Papers, 1928-1962.

The collection includes correspondence (1957-1962) chiefly to Lincoln from John Cragun (the attorney representing the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes), and Barry Dibble, another consulting engineer engaged on behalf of the tribes. There are additional reports and court rulings related to this case, as well as rate data and reports for other installations on the Columbia River, including the Bonneville Dam, Chief Joseph Dam, Libby Dam and reservior, the Flathead Project, proposed High Mountain Sheep and Nez Perce Projects, the Yellowtail Damsite Project, and miscellaneous data.

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