This study examines the controversy regarding Hells Canyon on the Snake River, North America's deepest gorge. Throughout the 1950s, federal and private electric power proponents wrangled over who would harness the canyon's potential for generating hydroelectricity. After a decade of debate, the privately-owned Idaho Power Company won the right to build three small dams in the canyon versus one large public power structure. The thesis concludes that private development of Hells Canyon led to incomplete resource development. Further, support of private development led to extensive Republican electoral losses in the Pacific Northwest during the 1950s.

Burlington Bottoms, consisting of approximately 417 acres of riparian and wetland habitat, was purchased by the Bonneville Power Administration in November 1991. The site is located approximately 1/2 mile north of the Sauvie Island Bridge (T2N R1W Sections 20, 21), and is bound on the east side by Multnomah Channel and on the west side by the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way and U.S. Highway 30 (Figures 1 and 2). Wildlife habitat values resulting from the purchase of this site will contribute toward the goal of mitigating for habitat lost as outlined in the Columbia and Willamette River Basin's Fish and Wildlife Program and Amendments. Under this Program, mitigation goals were developed as a result of the loss of wildlife habitat due to the development and operation of Federal hydro-electric facilities in the Columbia and Willamette River Basins. In 1993, an interdisciplinary team was formed to develop and implement quantitative Habitat Evaluation Procedures (HEP) to document the value of various habitats at Burlington Bottoms. Results of the HEP will be used to: (1) determine the current status and habitat enhancement potential of the site consistent with wildlife mitigation goals and objectives; and (2) develop a management plan for the area. HEP …

Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order of irises via parcel post.

Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order of irises via parcel post.

A photograph print showing the Oregon & Northwestern (ONW) 26, 2-8-2, Burns, OR.

A photograph print showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 2271, 4-6-0, Marshfield, OR.

A photograph print showing the Sumpter Valley (SRVY) 251, 2-6-6-2 narrow gauge, swinging around curve and starting up a 4% grade at the south wye, [near Sumpter], OR, pulling 20 empty flatcars. Water tank at extreme right. Track branching off a trestle forms part of the wye.

A photograph print showing the Sumpter Valley (SRVY) 251, 2-6-6-2, narrow gauge, on a westbound 39-car freight train of empty flat cars, coming out of a canyon into Sumpter Valley, near McEwen, OR. Altitude 4000 feet.

A photograph print showing the Sumpter Valley (SRVY) 251, 2-6-6-2 narrow gauge, on a westbound 39-car freight train of empty flat cars, passing through Boulder Gorge over the Powder River.

A photograph print showing the Sumpter Valley (SRVY) 251, 2-6-6-2 narrow gauge, on a freight train of empty flat cars, taking on water at the south wye near Sumpter, OR, before starting up the 4% grade to Larch, OR.

A photograph print showing Sumpter Valley (SRVY) narrow gauge passenger coach #25, Baker, OR. Passenger coach service was discontinued in 1937.

A photograph print showing the Sumpter Valley (SRVY), narrow gauge freight yards at Baker, OR. Old passenger cars on the right. Engine house in the background.

A photograph print showing Union Pacific (UP) 3530, 2-8-8-0, on mixed freight train No. 655 with loco 3551, 2-8-8-0, pushing at rear, climbing up out of Burnt River Canyon near Pleasant Valley, OR, 64 cars, 20 mph. (See also 2008.008.2733)

A photograph print showing Union Pacific (UP) 3530, 2-8-8-0, on mixed freight train No. 655 with loco 3551, 2-8-8-0, pushing at rear, climbing up out of Burnt River Canyon near Pleasant Valley, OR, 64 cars, 20 mph. (See also 2008.008.2732)

Abstract: The various components of inflow and outflow to and from the lake and their relative magnitudes were identified. In 1972 water year the total inflow to the lake was 200,000 acre-feet, but it was only 75,000 acre-feet in 1973 water year. In 1972 water year the Donner and Blitzen River contributed 55 percent of the inflow, with Silvies River, direct precipitation, and Sodhouse Spring contributing 28, 13, and 4 percent respectively. Om 1973 the Donner and Blitzen River contributed 61 percent of the inflow. The Silvies River, direct precipitation, and Sodhouse Spring contributed 1, 25, and 12 percent respectively. Ground-water inflow, other than Sodhouse Spring, appears to be negligible. In 1972 water year, 81 percent of the outflow was by evapotranspiration and 19 percent was surface outflow through The Narrows. In 1973, 96 percent of the outflow was by evapotranspiration and 4 percent was surface outflow through The Narrows. Ground-water outflow is negligible.

Photocopy of a magazine clipping about how Geraldine Jordan became a pilot, how Jacqueline Cochran and Nancy Love created the WASP program, and the history of the WASP.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chamber of Commerce of the United States expressing gratitude for information received about fellow original Board of Directors members of the National Chamber. He intends to contact Texas congressmen with a letter, aiming to vary each to avoid repetition, following a policy for effective communication.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harry and David informing that the jellies arrived with the courteous card and sending cherries.

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 50, turbine/electric, at Portland, OR.

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "1st NAAU 1959, 2nd NGR 1960: Swiss-born, has brother on Swill Olympic team."

Specimen of a Vitis californica Bentham plant, collected by Munson and Hopkins in Grants Pass, Oregon, 1889.

Specimen of a Vitis californica Bentham plant, collected by Munson and Hopkins in Grants Pass, Oregon, 1889. Text at bottom of page: "Along Rogue River, Grants Pass, Oregon."

Letter from Edwin P. Neilan to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for responding to questionnaire on federal taxes and spending. He acknowledges Kempner's service to the Chamber and his kind remarks, noting Kempner, along with Mr. Kruesi of Tennessee and Mr. Dixon of Oregon, as the remaining original Board of Directors of the National Chamber.

A parole report from a parolee (Subject OSP 22624), Abilene, Texas, to the Director of Parole and Probation, Salem, Oregon, dated August 1, 1958. The reverse side includes parole conditions.