Papers, 1922-1964.

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Papers, 1922-1964.

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Collection contains correspondence dealing with water and conservation projects in Wyoming, 1922-1964; and subject files with correspondence, maps and newspaper clippings on the Upper Colorado River Commission, the Yellowstone River Compact Commission and the Wyoming Natural Resources Board, 1924-1964.

2 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7256015

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Wyoming Natural Resource Board

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Chapter 73, Session Laws of Wyoming, 1951, established the Wyoming Natural Resources Board. It assumed the powers and duties of the State Planning and Water Conservation Board. In general, the board was charged with formulating programs and policies, as well as investigating issues related to the state's resources. With much of the state experiencing drought conditions in 1955, the board was also empowered to enter into contracts with the federal government for the construction of water developm...

Upper Colorado River Commission

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Yellowstone River Compact Commission.

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Thornton, Leonard F., 1882-1966.

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Leonard F. Thornton (1882-1966), was born in Loveland, Colorado, and came to Thermopolis, Wyoming, in 1912. He was appointed to the Wyoming Natural Resources Board in 1935 and also served on the Yellowstone River Compact Commission and the Upper Colorado River Commission. From the description of Papers, 1922-1964. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 28207659 ...