Research papers, ca. 1990.

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Research papers, ca. 1990.

Contains items relating to two of Dr. Thomson's research efforts: (1) his doctoral work on the watershed in the Lake Tahoe area, including adjudication of water rights between Nevada and California; (2) regulation of railroads (research for the Department of Transportation).

5 boxes.

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