Papers, 1902-1966.

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Papers, 1902-1966.

Collection contains correspondence (1921-1966); maps of the western United States (1917-1934); news releases (1902-1947) and news clippings (1929-1951) on Betts and construction projects; and subject files containing correspondence, reports and blueprints on various water reclamation projects, mostly on the Owyhee Dam.

10.35 cubic ft. (23 boxes)

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Betts, Clifford Allen, 1889-1982.

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Clifford Allen Betts (1889-1982), a hydraulic engineer, worked for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation from 1928-1935, helping to build the Owyhee Dam in Oregon. He later worked for the U.S. Forest Service from 1935-1957, supervising the construction of over 100 dams. From the description of Papers, 1902-1966. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 28062353 Clifford Allen Betts (1889-1982), a hydraulic engineer, began his career with the Denver Mun...