Collection Timeline

1948 to 1973

1948
Pictures and description of the 1948 flood in Vanport, Idaho

1952
Group who worked the hardest for the project. Note on back: " A public hearing was held in Orofino on the project November 20, 1952. Here is a photo of those who worked hardest for the project. Left to right: Bill Erickson (now deceased); Robert Werner, publisher of the Clearwater Tribune, Orofino; A.B. Curtis (the guy that gets all the blame, and the Mayor of Orofino); Col. Tom Tandy, the District Engineer of Corps of Engineers (at the time), Walla Walla (now deceased); and U.S. Judge Roy McNichols (then an attorney at Orofino, now in Boise). Photo made in Tandy's office in Walla Walla where many sessions were held on the project. Photo made a few days prior to the November 20th meeting. (A.B. Curtis - 1976)"
Early-day view of the proposed site. Note the foot bridge & eddy.

1953
Flood control for the Clearwater River
Dam that would block the river to slam and steelhead
Proposals to build some dams in the Clearwater drainage.
Argument that there should be no dam due to wildlife
Argument that there should be no dam due to wildlife
Report on what to do with the fish regarding the dams.
Commercial fisherman and Idaho's argument on fishing
What should come first either the Dam or a new highway
Gov. Len Jordan approves in principle of plans outlined at Orofino for two dams on the Clearwater River and one on the Middle Snake.
Flood control for the Clearwater River
Plans for the Corps of Army Engineers to construct the dams of Clearwater river drainage.
Witnesses proposed dams included three sportsmen in the Panhandle district
A proposal by the Army Engineers for three dams on the Clearwater and Snake Rivers won approval
Department objections to dams proposed on the Clearwater River
Surveys on four Snake Dams are ordered
Chamber gives qualified support to Clearwater storage projects
Report of the Army Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation on investigation of dam sites on the Snake River
Chambers of Commerce for Clearwater River support construction of power and storage dams
Chambers of Commerce for Clearwater River support construction of power and storage dams
Chambers of Commerce for Clearwater River support construction of power and storage dams
Main elements of Army Engineers storage proposals for Snake river will be presented to the public
Clearwater Dams interfere with the spawning runs of salmon and steelhead
Army engineers discuss Clearwater drainage
Two Lower Snake Dams Would Permit Lewiston Barge Travel
Bert Curtis, Republican nominee for First Congressional District, project on the Clearwater River would not endanger elk herds
Mayor A.B. Curtis of Orofino has denied reports that elk herds would be endangered if the Bruce's Eddy project were built
A.B. Curtis, said that the proposed Bruce's Eddy project on the Clearwater river would not endanger elk herds
Proposals for three big power dams and storage reservoirs in North Central Idaho were revealed
27 A.F.L. Central Labor Council, approve Army Engineers proposals for 2 Dams on Clearwater River
Army engineers discuss Clearwater drainage
Water storage dams on the Clearwater River will be given neighborly support
An appeal that residents of Lewiston support the river development program on Clearwater river
Army Corps of Engineers had a hearing on regional river development at Orofino.
Opposition to the construction of proposed dams on the Snake river
Commissioners have given their full endorsement of construction of two proposed dams on the Clearwater river
Brink-and-A-Half Club endorsed four storage dams proposed by the Army Corps of Engineers for Clearwater River
Army Engineers will make their investigation on the middle Snake river
Snake River is considered an undeveloped water resources in the Pacific Northwest river development program
The Oregon Fish Commission opposed construction at this time any dam in the middle of Snake River which would block salmon runs.
Idaho fish and game commission indicated that he will not oppose any program for construction of two proposed federal dams in the Clearwater river drainage
Clearwater Valley Citizens Invited to Review Army Engineers Dealings
The Walla Walla district office of the Army Engineers has started new surveys of eight hydroelectric dam sites in the middle Snake River
Army Engineers has started new surveys of eight hydroelectric dam sites in the middle Snake river basin
Corps of Engineers of eight hydroelectric site surveys soon to be conducted in the Snake River Basin
Herbert G. West President of the Inland Empire Waterways association, approved an Army Engineer corps announcement would conduct surveys into hydro-electric sites in the Snake river basin.
Henry C. Dworshak assure the Corps of Army Engineers and Bureau or Reclamation would cooperate fully in making the dams on the Middle Snake River
Two crews started a survey of a dam site about four miles above Kooskia on the Clearwater River, as potential flood-control dam site
Bureau of Reclamation will begin this week a study of the Mountain Sheep Dam on the Snake River
Boats are taking people up the Snake River from Lewiston on Field surveys beginning at the mouth of the Salmon River
Individual negotiation subject to review by a board of three competent local citizens this procedure did not take place
Delegates of the Orofino Chamber of Commerce attended a joint meeting of the roads and highways and waterways
Delegates of the Orofino Chamber of Commerce attended a joint meeting of the roads and highways and waterways
The fight against the proposed storage dams on the Clearwater river

1954
Tandy answers a few questions of Curtis's about the Penny Cliffs project
Langlie supports the Clearwater dams and the flood control benefits they will bring
Aandahl answers some questions of Curtis's, and encloses a copy of an address given by Ralph A. Tudor to the Municipal Forum, New York City, regarding cooperation between the federal government and private power companies.
Governor Len Jordan questions the Corps of Engineers on the costs of the Clearwater dams projects
Dworshak sends Curtis a copy of a letter he received from the Assistant Chief of Engineers concerning the status of the Middle Snake Report
Notes on the history of the Bruce's Eddy project, as well as numerous statistics on the effects it will have
Notes on the history of the development of water resources in the Northwest. Also includes data on the Bruce's Eddy Project.
The North Idaho Chamber of Commerce unanimously passes a bill allowing for the construction of the Bruce's Eddy and Penny Cliffs Projects
Notes for a speech given by Bert Curtis to the Board of Engineers, in support of the Clearwater Dams.
Good shot of dam site long before construction started. Looking west.
Aerial view of site before anything happened
Wildlife group votes to void Orofino hearing
Commission to scan recommendation for fish and game
Wildlife federation opposed construction of proposed dams on the Clearwater river
Controversy over proposed construction of two dams on the Clearwater river
Determine how much power and irrigation water the Pacific northwest
Wildlife declares stand on proposed dam
Wildlife committee opposes Dams on Clearwater
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service representatives did not know the nature of Penny Cliffs and Bruce's Eddy dam until they arrived
Wildlife federation voted to oppose forcefully construction of two dams on the Clearwater River
Wildlife federation opposed change for the creel limit on trout
Idaho Wildlife Federation is now opposed to dams and dredges
Extension of fish wildlife projects is approved by the board
Lewis County conservation officer were visitors Monday night at the meeting of the Craigmont Rod and Gun Club at the Community Hall
Basin Inter-Agency discuss proposals at Boise session
John Corlett presents his views; Idaho Wildlife Federation now stands uncompromisingly opposed to dams and dredges
Idaho power company three dam plan for the Snake river has more possibilities for hunting and fishing
Proposed interstate compact governing the Columbia basin
About people who want dams built on Clearwater drainage at Penny Cliffs
Promoting construction of two dams on the Clearwater River by comparing them with a high Hells Canyon dam on the Snake River.
Federal fish and wildlife service may recommend against construction of two proposed dams in the Clearwater river in Idaho
Engineer is to discuss the Middle Snake River report prepared by the Walla Walla District.
Power development on the Clearwater river drainage can do much toward creation of a recreation area

1955
A message to Senator Dworshak urging for a partnership on the Bruces Eddy Bill.
A letter from K.M. Robinson to Bert Curtis, discussing both the Penny Cliffs and Bruces Eddy projects.
A Letter to Major General Samuel D. Sturgis, in which Burt Curtis discusses the proposed Bruces Eddy and Penny Cliffs Projects.
A letter from K.M. Robinson to Bert Curtis, discussing both the Penny Cliffs and Bruces Eddy projects.
A letter to Bert Curtis from the secretary of K.M. Robinson correcting an error
A letter to K.M. Robinson from Bert Curtis, discussing General Sturgis
A Letter to Len Jordan from Bert Curtis, advocating the Clearwater dam projects.
A letter from K.M. Robinson to Bert Curtis, discussing the resolution for the Penny Cliffs and Bruces Eddy projects.
A Letter to Len Jordan from Bert Curtis, advocating the Clearwater dam projects.
A letter to K.M. Robinson from Bert Curtis, discussing the congressional bill on Trinity River
A letter to Bert Curtis relating information on the Bruces Eddy partnership project.
A draft[?] of a letter from Robert T. Stevens to Dennis Chavez.
A handwritten letter from Oliver A. Lewis to Bert Curtis.
A letter form Bert Curtis to Silvia Harrell of the Lewiston Morning Tribune, which constitutes a stement regarding the Bruces Eddy project
A Letter to Len Jordan from Bert Curtis, advocating the Clearwater dam projects.
Congress authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate and maintain the Trinity River division, Central Valley project, California, under Federal reclamation laws.
A Letter to Bert Curtis from Senator Richard L. Neuberger discussing ""user charges"" for navigation. Attached is a copy of the congressional record for June 22, 1955, proceedings of the 84th congress, sent to Bert Curtis.
A conversation between General Sturgis and Senator Dworshak
Notes written by Bert Curtis on the history of the Dent area.
Handwritten notes on the Dent area.
A summary of Critical Acreage in North Idaho forests
Statistics outlining the populations of various game species that will be affected by the Penny Cliffs project
Approximate acreage of the Penny Cliffs pool.
In the transcribed telephone conversation, Curtis and Jordan discuss the implications of the Hells Canyon hearings for the Bruce's Eddy Project
The diary reports on hydro-electric development in the Northwest. Curtis gave a speech at the meeting in support of the Bruce's Eddy Project
The county commissioners resolve to urge congress to pass legislation allowing for the construction of the Bruce's Eddy Project
Jordan and Curtis Discuss the Bruce's Eddy legislation
Curtis and Dworshak discuss the possibility of passing the Bruce's Eddy legislation
A collection of statistics on the effects of the Bruce's Eddy and Penny Cliffs projects on land use, and wildlife habitat. Also included is an outline of a speech given to support the projects.
The committee discusses the Bruce's eddy project
Aerial view of dam site. Showing a little farm land - the Merry place just under the plane.
Aerial view of dam site. Also shown is foot bridge to the Merry place.
Aerial view of dam site. Also shown is the Merry place.
Banner across the street in Orofino - organization about town to raise money for the effort in getting the dam. Note on back: "" We had an organization about town to raise money for the effort in getting the dam. Here is a banner across the street. Dues to belong to ""Clearwater Dams"" was $1.00 or whatever you could spare. It did not come close to raising the money we eventually spent and we had to go for a lot of contributed labor and expense from other sources. County Sheriff Fred Pomeroy, on left. ""
Banner across street in Orofino - propaganda we used to get $ for political effort for the dam.
Some of the directors of the Clearwater Dams Assn. Standing in front of marker on theatre building, Orofino, showing goal of $3,000 which was not reached. Note on back: "" Some of the directors of Clearwater Dams Association Left to right: Frank Gaffney, L.G. Beeson, , Mel Snook, Bob Oud, Dude Warren Gardner (city attorney), Choate, Chuck Musial.""
These are clippings and a map, that are listed in the photo series
These are clippings and a map, that are listed in the photo series
Highlights of a discussion with Paul B. McKee, president of the Pacific Power & Light Company at the Portland Chamber of Commerce. Includes graphs and maps regarding Northwest Water resources and power supplies: ""Loads & Resources, Historic & Projected Northwest Power Pool Area,"" ""Dollar Expenditures to Meet Projected Needs,"" ""Northwest power pool facilities,"" ""residential customer data,"" ""total cost of electricity,"" ""power costs and industry,"" ""comparison of power costs,"" ""Portland vs. other cities.""

1956
K.M. Robinson explains that the Trinity River Bill will not suit the power companies purposes regarding Bruces Eddy.
Cover letter for the Bruces Eddy Bill
A response to the Bruces Eddy Bill from Bert Curtis
A draft for a bill to provide for the construction of Bruces Eddy
A response to the Bruces Eddy Bill to Bert Curtis
Burt Curtis lobby's for the speedy construction of Bruces Eddy and Penny Cliffs.
A letter from Bert Curtis regarding the division between federal and private utility authority over Bruces Eddy.
A message from Bert Curtis to Vice President Nixon, demanding the introduction of the Bruces Eddy project.
A response to Bert Curtis's letter to the Vice President
A copy of the Bruces Eddy Project Bill, with handwritten revisions by Bert Curtis
Notes on the Bruces Eddy Bill, written by Bert Curtis [?]
A letter indicating that Bert Curtis's revisions to the Bruces Eddy bill have been considered and included
Revised Bruces Eddy Bill
A copy of the Bruces Eddy Project Bill
Comments on the Bruces Eddy omnibus bill
A letter to Bert Curtis regarding a meeting with Senator Dworshak
Robinson offers comments on the revised Bruces Eddy Bill
Robinson expresses frustration at getting the Bruces Eddy Bill through Congress
A press release issued by the Washington Water Power Company, with handwritten notes by Bert Curtis
A resolution on the Bruces Eddy Project
Curtis and Robinson discuss whether or not Bruce's Eddy will be constructed as a federal project or a private/public partnership.
Curtis and Robinson discuss whether or not Bruce's Eddy will be constructed as a federal project or a private/public partnership.
The notes cover multiple aspects of the development of the Columbia river. Also discussed are the prospects of the Bruce's Eddy and Penny Cliffs Projects
Early days of the attempt for authorization for dam. Mr. Curtis & Senator Dworshak are shown in Senate Hearing Room
Commander of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Bruce's Eddy Dam is the most urgently needed project in the North West

1957
A letter to Howard Stinson regarding Bruces Eddy
A letter to Bert Curtis requesting information on the Bruces Eddy Dam and Bert Curtis's response
A letter to Bert Curtis requesting information on the Bruces Eddy Dam and Bert Curtis's response
F.S. Smithers and Company inquires about the progress of the Bruces Eddy Project and Curtis' response, explaining the state of the Bruces Eddy Project
Ole Gudda requests information from Bert Curtis regarding Bruces Eddy; Curtis explains the benefits of the Bruces Eddy Project
Status report for Columbia River review
Favored appropriation of funds for engineering studies of the proposed Bruce's Eddy Dam on the Clearwater River
Decisions affecting the economy of the Pacific Northwest in the recent days.
Corps of Engineers Map showing power plants, dams, and rivers in the NW
S. 145, Senate Bill 145, 85th Congress, First Session
Brochure on how Bruce's Eddy dam and reservoir helps "Every citizen, every business, every organization" in Idaho. North Fork Clearwater River. List of organizations on the Clearwater Dam. Leaders of the Pacific Northwest in support of Bruce's Eddy flood control. Idaho's resources.
Brochure against the damming of the Clearwater River, and against the approval of funding for building the Dworshak Dam in particular

1958
Notes for a speech given at a luncheon in Moscow, Idaho, in support of the Bruce's Eddy [?] project.
Notes on the use of various reservoirs
Notes for a speech [?] in which Bert Curtis explains the benefits of the existing Columbia river dams, and the Bruce's Eddy project. He covers: history, wildlife, and taxes.
Specifications leading to the advertising of contracts for engineering studies
Department will try again in the next session of Congress to get $196,000 for making a study of the Pleasant Valley dam site on the Snake River
Proposed Bruce's Eddy Dam on the Clearwater River in Idaho
Proposed Bruce's Eddy Dam on the Clearwater River in Idaho becomes an active project
Maj. Gen. E.C. Itschner, chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers discussed Bruce's Eddy dam site.
Urgently needed project is the Bruce's Eddy dam.
Senator Dworshak refused to authorize construction of two dams on Snake river and Bruce's Eddy dam
Pfost Says Vote Doesn't Mean End of Road for High Dam Bill
Pacific Northwest interests that clash over what form the water resource development in the Snake River
Hells Canyon Dam legislation is subject of one of the nations great private-vs.-public power fights was buried.
S.O.S. is going to be broadcast by Coeur d'Alene wildlife federation
Lewiston Chamber of Commerce discusses developments on the Lewis and Clark Highway, Bruce's Eddy dam
Friday for his part in promoting construction of Dworshak Dam at Ahsahka
A.B. Curtis, Orofino mayor said that Idaho water resources must have the best possible management
Describing Bruce's Eddy as the best flood control project in the Northwest.
The Bruce's Eddy story is a description of the Bruce's Eddy dam up to 1958 by A.B. Curtis. North Fork Clearwater River-Idaho, Power- Flood Control, Navigation- Recreation
North Fork Clearwater river, Idaho. Under construction by Walla Walla District, Corps of Engineers. Dworshak Dam.
Col. Allen Clarke, and Sen. Henry Dworshak conferred about the Columbia River drainage dams.
Maj. Gen. E.C. Itschner, chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers discussed Bruce's Eddy dam site.

1959
A stop was made at the site of the proposed Dworshak Dam.

1960
Bert Curtis discusses cottages surrounding the Dworshak reservior
Curtis asks symbol for comments on commending the Idaho Legislature on the Bruces Eddy Project
The Idaho Legislatureresolution outlines the benefits of the Bruces Eddy Project, and urges the US congress to approve it.
The Idaho Legislatureresolution outlines the benefits of the Bruces Eddy Project, and urges the US congress to approve it ; Curtis makes note of some revisions to the Idaho Lagislature Resolution on the Bruces Eddy Project ; Ray McNichols presents an early version of the Idaho Legislature Resolution on the Bruces Eddy Project to Bert Curtis
Notes on the life of Colonel Paul H. Symbol.
Heimerl response to the Bruce's Eddy memorial sent by Curtis in December, 1960.
A study on the Bruce's Eddy Project
Colonel symbol make some corrections on the size and cost of the Bruce's Eddy Project
Congress provides authorization and funds for the Bruce's Eddy.
Letter to Bert Curtis from Henry Dworshak - first paragraph - ""I am sending you a copy of a booklet explaining the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission and its program. I have been attending meetings which are read about every six weeks of this group and am pleased that much progress 1s being made toward the nation-wide survey and the preparation of a report which will be submitted to the Congress 1n September, 1961.""
Outdoor recreation resources review commission. List of Chairmen. Discussion of future outdoor recreation. Two majority and two minority members of the Senate. Congress directed commission to prepare a ""nationwide inventory of outdoor recreation"". List of Congress Officers. Dwight D. Eisenhower quote.

1961
Information on the cost of the Bruce's Eddy Project
Columbia River power development treaty in Washington
Brochure by the U.S. Army Engineer District Walla Walla, Washington Corps of Engineers. Lower Granite lock and Dam statistics. Information about the Damns and the Snake River, including Ice harbor lock and dam and the reservoirs that will be formed behind the four dams between the mouth of snake and Lewiston. Also includes information on the Initial hydroelectric power potentialities, safety rules, dam statistics, and a map of the dam sites on the Snake near Lewiston and Clarkston.
Brochure providing information on how citizens, businesses, and organizations will benefit from the Bruce's Eddy Dam, with information on improved fishing, power expansion and its vitality to economic growth, upstream storage and project design.

1962
Curtis inquires about the bridge over Benton Creek
Curtis informs Dworshak of federal plans to maintain control of the reservior shoreline
Dworshak informs Curtis that wildlife groups may be able to hold up the Bruces Eddy Project in the US House of Representatives. Attached is a transcript of remarks between Senator Henry Dworshak and Herbert G. West; at the Subcommittee on Appropriations
Pfost gives McNichols an account of the progress of the Bruces Eddy Project; A letter expressing encouragement at the progress of Bruces Eddy
Pfost expresses confidence that Bruces Eddy will be approved
Curtis expresses thanks for Pfosts work on pushing the Bruces Eddy Project
Dworshak explains that a congressional vost on Bruces Eddy wil likely not happen in the current session of congress
Dworshak advises Curtis that it might be wise to send a representative to Washington when the bill comes to a vote.
Bert Curtis explains the economic situation of North Idaho, in hopes of speeding up the Bruces Eddy legislation
Dworshak inquires about resistance to the Bruces Eddy project on the part of fish and wildlife enthusiasts. Included is a General guide to Capitol and surrounding buildings. The location of Senator Dworshak's office is indicated
Curtis explains the economic situation in North Idaho, expresses shock that no Omnibus Bill has been introduced, and invites Senator Dworshak to a cabin retreat.
Curtis expresses thanks for the work Senator Frank Church has done on behalf of the Bruces Eddy project
Curtis speaks to the Inland Empire Section of the Society of American Foresters on the Bruce's Eddy project
A listing of flood control projects throughout the United States
Senator Len B. Jordan, A.B. Curtis, & Hiram Fong in Washington, D.C. Note on image: ""To Bert Curtis Best Regards and Good Luck on Bruce's Eddy Len Jordan 9-19-62""
House of Representatives may well decide the fate of Bruce's Eddy dam and other Columbia Basin
State Highway Department participate with the Corps of Army Engineers in the construction proposed new bridge.
Drilling Will Cost $400,000 At Dam; Better Phone Service Assured by Dec. 15
The story of Bruce's Eddy dam
Construction workers will be ready to move in next summer if Congress gives the final signal now for building of Bruce's Eddy dam on Clearwater River.
The building of Bruce's Eddy dam.
Bert Curtis was enthusiastic over the success Senator Frank Church in keeping the Bruce's Eddy intact after flood
House of Representatives approved an omnibus river development bill including authorization for Bruce's Eddy Dam
Plan for using 2.4 milling acre-feet of Snake River water is the assertion its quality is superior to Colorado River
Plan for using 2.4 milling acre-feet of Snake River water is the assertion its quality is superior to Colorado River
Congress Has Signed Death Warrant for North Fork Wildlife
Sen. Frank Church, threatened a one man filibuster if the Bruce's Eddy Dam project in northern Idaho is left out of the omnibus rivers and harbors.
U.S. Senate and House of Representatives remained deadlocked over controversial projects in an omnibus river development bill.
The House Rules Committee decided to send an omnibus water projects authorization bill to a House-Senate conference
Cover of Public Recreation Use. Quote from President Kennedy. The Corps of engineers playing an important part in the national program. Public facilities available on project lands. 190,000 watercraft. 1415 picnic grounds. 3660 guest rental units. Cooperation with state and local governmental agencies. Summary of reported attendance on project lands. Map or recreation areas. List of summary sheet 1961. List of address of district engineer offices. Information on where to find additional information.
Brochure prepared to serve as "ready reference for landowners as to the basic policy of the Department of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, in the acquisition of privately owned property." TOC: PREFACE, 1. WHY IS THE LANDOWNER'S PROPERTY NEEDED?, 2. WHAT LAND WILL BE BOUGHT BY THE CORPS?, 3. WHAT PERSONAL PROPERTY WILL THE CORPS BUY?, 4. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL?, 5. WHAT IS AN OFFER TO SELL?, 6. WHEN WILL THE PROPERTY OWNER BE CONTACTED RELATIVE TO PURCHASE OF HIS PROPERTY?, 7. WHAT HAPPENS IF THE CORPS' OFFER IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO THE PROPERTY OWNER?, 8. WHAT IS A CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING?, 9. WHAT HAPPENS IF OWNER'S TITLE IS DEFECTIVE?, 10. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE CORPS TAKES ONLY PART OF AN OWNERSHIP?, 11. WHAT RESETTLEMENT EXPENSES CAN THE PROPERTY OWNER EXPECT FROM THE CORPS IN ADDITION TO PAYMENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR HIS PROPERTY?, 12. WHAT SALVAGE RIGHTS TO BUILDINGS DOES THE PROPERTY OWNER HAVE?, 13. WHEN WILL THE PROPERTY OWNER GET HIS MONEY?

1963
Patterson sends curtis some information on behalf of the Latah County Chamber of Commerce
Information on timber sales and limits in Idaho
Notes on various aspects of the Bruce's Eddy Project [?]; including, notes on the reservoir, power capacity, and flood control
Aerial view of what the country at the dam site looked like before any construction. Note on back: ""This is Bruce's Eddy, the first name of the dam. Later it was changed and the name by Congressional action became Dworshak, after Senator Dworshak. Here you see the right angle turn of the river. Just below this is the location of the structure to be as you will later see. The little foot bridge across the river went over to the Merry place. People who lived on the little farm that you will note. The road went from Orofino to Dent, upstream some 20 miles. In far distance, downstream, you will see Ahsahka (just a little of it) and the Riverside area of what became later a part of Orofino.""
Talk of problems with status of Dworshak Dam in House found false as $4 billion public works appropriation zipped through the house and went to the senate, which included a $6 million appropriation for the next stage of construction of the Dworshak Dam.
Congress authorized Bruce's Eddy dam on the North Fork of the Clearwater River

1964
A handwritten note to Bert Curtis for his role in the Western Pine Tree Farms. Includes a Western Pine Tree Farms certificate.
Notes for a speech on Dworshak Dam. Includes a variety of statistics pertaining to the project.
Col. McElwee of the Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District. Note on back: ""Col. McElwee was on the program before Resource managers, explaining the project. He was a fine Col. and a very smart one. He was great but took a beating when he wanted to not replace the railroad from Lewiston down the Snake River to the Snake River dams. In this instance I (Curtis) had to take the other side and work for the re-location of the railroad down-stream from Lewiston. I think he got his orders from high-up, however, and readily agreed when things turned against him. He is now is New York with. Con. Ed. and has a great job with lots of responsibility. (A.B. Curtis - 1976)""
Photograph of the Potlatch Forests, Inc., Board of Directors visiting the Dworshak Dam site to study it's impact.
Photograph of a brush rake fitted to a bulldozer. This is the exact kind of rake worked out by CTPA and used for piling log slash. The contractor here adapted his for larger equipment.
Photograph of the site area being cleared. On the very top side of clearing is an access road for getting back and forth. The hills are a little steep for getting up and down except with a tractor.
Photograph of the very start of land clearing for pool area.
Photograph of Elk Creek. This area being cleared is about 12 miles up the North Fork of Clearwater River. The Association had an inspector on the job to see tha all fire laws were respected, made safety inspection, ect. The Army Corps of Engineers paid for inspectors and patrols. Ralph Space was one of the inspectors.
Photograph of clearing at the site to prepare for construction. On top side you see fine new Army road completed into top of dam site and lower along the lower side of photo you see the original old road that went up the river. It now goes to the base of the dam. All material was taken from the site down to 2' in diameter and 2-3 ft. long. Had to be burned or removed from area.
Photograph of clearing the site.
Photograph of clearing work at the site. A machine can be seen going up the steep hillside. The little piles of refuse will be burned. First all merchantable timber was removed.
Photograph of clearing at the site. Upper center you will note sort of a clearing belt. Below this belt all merchantable timber was removed to about 200 ft. down in elevation. Below that point growing trees were left since they will always be under water. All material that floats is taken out for burning.
Photograph of the Potlatch Forests, Inc., Board of Directors group at Dworshak dam site.
Photograph of the Potlatch Forests, Inc., Board of Directors at Dworshak Dam site. 1. Prifz Jewett, vice president from San Francisco 2. Ben Cancell, president.
Photograph of the clearing pool area, taken May 17.
Photograph of the clearing pool area, taken May 17.
Photograph of the clearing pool area, taken May 17.
Photograph of the clearing pool area, taken May 17.
Photograph of the clearing pool area, taken May 17.
Photograph of the pool area, taken May 17.
Photograph of the pool area, taken May 17.
Photograph of the pool area, taken May 17.
Photograph of the pool area, taken May 17.
Photograph of the pool area, taken May 17.
Photograph of the pool area, taken May 17.
Photograph of the pool area, taken May 17.
Photograph of the pool area, taken May 17.
Dworshak dam faces a dilemma farther north in the Coeur d'Alene mining district
Rock Work Slated Soon on Big Dworshak Dam
Information regarding the access, picnicking, camping, boat launching, hunting and boating of recreational places set up by the Army Corps of Engineers. Discusses the shore line beaches in the United States, natural resources, and the 500 harbors along the costal shores in the U.S. Includes Pictures of people out in the woods and on the water, talking about locking priority, boating, weather, water skiing; A map of locations of recreation opportunities; Lists of recreational use and facilities; A graph of reported attendance; List of address of district engineer offices; and information regarding where to find additional information.

1965
Tysor and Bradbury negotiate the price the government is willing to pay to clear timber from the Dworshak Reservior site
A North Idahoan expresses unhappiness at the construction of the dam.
Curtis [?] writes a joke on a calendar
Notes Curtis [?] wrote for a speech
Curtis delivers a speech to the Senate in support of the Bruce's Eddy Project
Statistics on the ownership of land surrounding the Bruce's Eddy Pool
Aerial view of the valley before any work started. Looking right at the mouth of the N. Fk. of the Clearwater River and Ahsahka. Orofino in distance.
During early construction stages a road was built up the south side of the river to the contractors shops location. Note on back: "" Land clearing has started at elevation 1605 on the distant hills. This will be the pool level.""
Steel piling about the mouth of the lower end of diversion tunnel. Also a start of site preparation.
Good view of the start of key way construction. Note on back: "The strings of lights across the river are so they could work around the clock, and also note the diversion tunnel and building of the batch plant to run concrete to the job."
Many times Army Corps of Engineers visited for short talks on the project. Here are Gen. Yates, A.B. Curtis, & Col. McElwee at the airport.
Lower North Fork of Clearwater River. Also shows Ahsahka, Idaho and Canoe Camp
Aerial view of site before diversion tunnel & other work got underway. You can see the foot bridge & road upstream to location.
Shows three-cableway system to place concrete in dam. Photo of artist's drawing. Note on back: "Artist's painting of three-cableway system being used to place concrete in Dworshak Dam. It is 2915 feet between the head towers (right) and tail towers (background). The bucket, weighing 25 tons with its load of concrete, travels across the river gorge at 2200 feet per minute and down the dam site at 950 feet per minute. The batch plants are at lower left. The sand and aggregate comes into the plants on conveyor belts. The fresh concrete is transported to the cableway loading dock in rail-mounted hopper cars. (Note bucket being loaded at middle right of picture.) Dworshak is being constructed under a $131-million contract by Dworshak Dam Constructors, a joint venture of five contractors sponsored by Dravo Corporation. From: Duane L. Cronk & Associates, 100 Bush St., San Francisco 94104 For: Dravo Corporation, 225 108th N.E., Bellevue, Washington 98004"
Site on N. fk. of Clearwater River
Gen. Hyzer & Col. McElwee were in on Dworshak Project all the way in the beginning
Gen. Hyzer & Col. McElwee at Orofino Airport. They frequently came in for conference. Also shown is A.B. Curtis, Mayor of Orofino
Mr. Curtis & three Army men visit the project on Aug. 19
A number of Army people looking over the project on Aug. 19. Note on back: "" Left to Right: Robert Oud, Orofino; Bob Owsley, Corps of Engineers, local project supt. for a time; A.B. Curtis, Mayor of Orofino; Col. Frank D. McElwee, chief of construction for the Army; and a couple other Corps of Engineers people.""
Just a project view during early construction
Site before diversion tunnel was started. Clearing work for the dam location has been started. Also, Murphy Bros. have built the access road up to top of dam site on north shore.
Dam site and diversion tunnel has been started from both ends. Note on back: ""The tunnel met exactly in the middle of the ridge. You can see the coffer dam just being started on the lower end and Orofino is in the distance. Clearing has been done on both sides. Murphy Bros. has built the road.""
The machine being assembled that will drill a hole 40 ft in diameter for the diversion tunnel. The whole thing was pushed through the mountain!
Photograph of the early work in the rock pit at the dam. The heavy equipment doing the work are a large dump, a dozer and the big shovel. This rock pit was opened up, granite, for fill material, the coffer dam and then the material to make concrete.
Photograph og equipment working in the rock pit.
Photograph showing the start of construction of the coffer dam.
Photograph showing the coffer dam construction. This big rock being put in is base.
Photograph shows the truck road at dam. Trucks haul big stuff for Coffer dam.
Photograph shows a tunnel bore machine under construction. This machine, built on the job, in 1965 was used to drill the diversion tunnel through about 2,500 ft. of soloid granite rock.
Photograph showing a clearing near Freeman Creek above the dam site about 8 miles. This is now and will be a great recreation. Built by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Photograph taken in 1965, shows the Coffer dam project.
Photograph showing the big dirt movers that were used.
Photograph of some of the equipment being used.
Photograph shows the diversion tunnel under construction. You will note on the right hand side the air line going in to operate the jack hammers. Also, the road to haul out the rock as it was drilled and blasted.
Possible bridge sites and relocated county road. Note on back: ""During the planning stages we wanted a bridge across the main river just below Ahsahka. It was to be an Army construction type of bridge and we were working with the State Highway to get it to be a bridge for public use. Army wanted it to haul cement and route for workers to come to the job- a saving for labor transportation, etc. The state was to put some money into it and make it a public bridge, the Army wanted to tear it down after construction. To make a long story short, the state was willing but the Army backed out of the deal and elected to divert the travel across the bridge at Orofino rather than go to the expense of a new bridge. The markings are Army. This shows the forks of the river well. (A.B. Curtis)""
Photograph of the access road to the diversion tunnel.
Photograph of the access road to the diversion tunnel.
Photograph of the diversion tunnel, under construction.
Photograph of the diversion tunnel, under construction.
Photograph at Dworshak site, a footbridge takes men across the river to the gravel operation.
Photograph shows the access road to diversion tunnel and work area.
Photograph of a gravel and rock operation at the site.
Photograph of the lower end of diversion tunnel.
Photograph of a couple of workers who work on the diversion tunnel.
Photograph of inside of the diversion tunnel, which is 40' in diameter, concrete lined. Here we see the workmen putting up steel reinforcements, for concrete line.
Photograph of interior of the diversion tunnel, which is 40' in diameter. You can see the airlines and exhaust facilities.
Photograph showing the digging machine, and operator in the diversion tunnel. This machine just about crawled through the mountain drilling and blasting.
Photograph of the finished entrance to the diversion tunnel.
Photograph of the ""Finish Machine"" in the diversion tunnel. It is round and pushes through the tunnel to do the polish and finish work. The tunnel is 40' in diameter.
Photograph of the clearing operations showing the mouth of the diversion tunnel.
Photograph of the clearing operations showing the mouth of the diversion tunnel.
Photograph of clearing operations.
Photograph of upstream.
Photograph of the site and lower end of the diversion tunnel.
Photograph of the lower end of diversion tunnel and fish trap area.
Photograph of the lower end of the diversion tunnel.
Mr. Curtis' markings as a suggestion that did not work.
This shows a new road the Army built up the North Fork from Ahsahka so as to get to the base of the construction. Note on back: ""There was a county road on the opposite bank from this. This road was built on the south bank. Note here the land clearing has started at elevation 1605 above sea level.""
This shows the start on the lower end of the diversion tunnel and a coffer dam being built so as to permit the dam construction
Army photo showing artist's idea of construction
General Yates gave his ideas on the project. Note on back: "" There was some input on the project and they [Engineers] received it very well - mighty considerate. Mr. Curtis, left, introduced the General and the press is working.""
Clearwater County 100 years ago, producing a boom that spawned a flock of villages and present city of Lewiston.
Frank D. McElwee urged northern Idaho leaders not to underestimate the impact of the Dworshak dam.
Brochure and map describing the impact of the Dworshak Dam, including information on Access Road Plans, Construction Facts, Fish Facilities, Logging Operations, Schematic Map, Operational Plan, and Project Statistics.

1966
A nice view of Ahsahka & the forks of the river. Note on back: "" Note the work by Murphy Bros. of Spokane has just started in the construction of the access road up to dam site. See the clearing on the left. Ahsahka mill, lower, and Orofino in the distance, upstream on upper right. Canoe camp is marked by wax pencil. This is where Lewis and Clark stopped in 1805 and changed their horses for canoes to continue their trip to the mouth of the Columbia. This is now a part of the Nez perce Historical Park. Bet they never thought of a dam when they were there. (A. B. Curtis)""
Site with dam superimposed on the photo. Coffer dam not built yet when photo taken. Note on image: "Dworshak Dam Phantom Features."
Ground-breaking ceremony at the site. Here is Master of Ceremonies, A.B. Curtis, on the platform. Around 1,000 people attended.
Col. McElwee, Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla, speaking at ground-breaking ceremony
Ground-breaking ceremony Col. McElwee at speakers podium. Also shown are Wm. DreVlow, Pete Hyzer, Len Jordan, & Mrs. Henry Dworshak.
Senator Jordan makes the main speech at ground-breaking ceremony. Behind him are Mr. Gerry Schupe, general contractor for Dravo Corp. winner of the contract, and Jack Carter.
Lt. Gov. Drevlow speaks for the state at the ground-breaking program.
At ground-breaking program several civic groups got together & furnished hot dogs. Mr. Curtis & Col. Hyzer are shown.
Gen. Hyzer speaks at the ground-breaking program. Note on back: "Left to right: Lt. Gov. William E. Drevlow; Senator Len B. Jordan; Mrs. Jordan; Jack Carter (one of the contractors); Master of Ceremonies A.B. Curtis, Mayor of Orofino; Don Basgen, and Col. McElwee.""
At the program a dynamite shot was made to signify that a start had been made. Note on image: "This shot was made from the platform. See the dust and rock flying. Mrs. Dworshak touched the button."
Many briefings were made on the status of the project. In the photo, Don Basgen is presenting.
View of the project showing clearing operations around the proposed pool, elevation 1605 is the top of the clearing.
Shows start of the diversion tunnel
Diversion work started, also shows some clearing.
Aerial view of site. Clearing for dam location has been done- Orofino in distance.
Aerial view- the contractors camp is just coming into view on the right. The diversion tunnel starts on upstream side.
Photograph taken in 1966, here they are laying the foundation for Big Eddy Marina. Dworshak dam will back water right up to top.
Photograph taken in 1966, aerial view of construction. Dworshak Dam will back water right up to top. Big Eddy Marina.
Photograph of clearing operations.
Photograph taken with a wide-angle lense at the site.
Photograph taken with telephoto lens, clearing operations at the site.
Photograph looking straight at the lower end of diversion tunnel. The floating logs come through the 40' bore.
Photograph of a view of the dam site in 1966.
Photograph showing that the trees that were mature in the draw down area were cut very close to the ground. This is good practice. All the wood is good.
Photograph of the lower end of the diversion tunnel.
Photograph of land clearing.
Photograph showing Milton O Koppang and Ralph Space look st tree cut at ground level in land clearing project.
Photograph showing trees in draw down area are cut very close to the ground.
Photograph showing clearing operations.
Photograph showing land clearing. Note dozer pushing trees over.
Photograph showing land clearing.
Photograph of the land clearing near Big Riffle on North Fork of Clearwater River.
Photograph showing the land clearing and slash is windrowed. Not the log piles ready for burning.
Photograph showing the building of the Coffer dam.
Photograph looking down at the river and diversion tunnel on August 11, 1966.
Photograph of Lt. Tom Curtis, so of A.B. Curtis, shown with Don Basgen, Dworshak dam Project Supervisor, in front of a large earth-moving machine.
Photograph of Coffer dam fill material.
Photograph of blasting out material at dam site.
Photograph showing Mr. Curtis' son (Lt.) Tom Curtis with Don Basgen, standing by some large machinery.
Photograph of the Coffer dam under construction.
Photograph looking right straight at the dam site from the south side of the river. Blasting operation for foundation of dam is marked with X. Flood light for night work is circled.
Photograph of the very bottom of the dam, elevation about 985 above sea level. Here you see men cleaning up the bedrock and solid granite just as you would clean the kitchen floor. It is at this very spot that the concrete started to pour into the base. You can see the clean granite formation, base of dam, just before the concrete was put in.
Coffer dam under construction. The, road up the south side of river to it & the clearing before the key way was started. Note on back: ""The buildings in the background are the contractors shops. This was all flooded out, of course, it is upstream from the dam.""
Strip work underway. Note on back: ""Aerial view. Strip work underway and here you will see the new access road on the south side of the river built by Murphy Bros. of Spokane. This comes into the upper side of the dam, for construction. Riverside-Orofino far downstream, 1.5 miles.""
Bert Curtis, the man you helped get the Dworshak Dam into construction

1967
Photograph showing water going through the mouth of the diversion tunnel.
Photograph of the coffer dam.
Photograph showing the diversion tunnel in operation. 40 ft. in diameter.
Photograph showing the clearing pool.
Arial photograph of the area under construction. You can see the lower coffer dam, upper coffer dam and dry area between, as well as the diversion tunnel. Arial view from high elevation.
Photograph showing the upper Coffer dam.
photograph shows the two Coffer dams and the upstream side of diversion tunnel.
Photograph showing the clearing operation.
Photograph showing pit development and batch plant under way.
Photograph of land clearing on Elk Creek.
Photograph of land clearing on Elk Creek. Elk Creek is about an 8 mile bay or arm of the big lake.
Photograph of clearing the pool area in August.
Photograph of clearing the pool area in August.
Photograph of clearing the pool area in August.
Photograph of the clearing operations.
Photograph of the clearing operations.
Photograph showing a photograph of Bruces Eddy Dam North Fork Clearwater River
Photograph of the diversion tunnel.
Photograph showing the construction site up and down stream from cofferdams in place and diversion of North Fork of Clearwater River flowing through a tunnel.
Land clearing operations in the Elk Creek area about 15 miles upstream. Note on back: ""The contractor here had to clean up everything and the work was hard to get to, isolated in some places. You will see small roads built around the top of the clearing - this is one of the things we laid down for access in case of fire on the job (A.B. Curtis)""
Clearing operations of the contractor on Elk Creek. Note on margin of image: "" H. West Co. oper. D. Dam clearing on Elk Cr. 8-3-67"" Note on back: ""The contractor was Herman West Co. The piles of debris in the bottom will be burned, everything up to 2 feet long and ]"" in diameter. Note how slick the clearing is done. Also, access road as in other photo. (A.B. Curtis)""
Clearing operations. Note on image: ""H. West Co. Elk Cr. Machine work done Elk Cr. 8-3-67
Yoyo operation - cable from upper cat is tied to other cat so he can crawl back up hill. Note on margin of image: ""Elk Cr. Job - H. West Co. Murphy N.C. 8-3-67 - Dworshak Dam -Yo -yo"". Note on back: ""Same job, same place, same day as #702 & 703. This shows what you do on steep country, where you may turn a cat over and kill a person. Very dangerous. You will note here that two cats are working together. This they call a yo-yo operation. The cable from the upper cat is tied to the cat so that he can crawl back up the hill and make another pass down the hill with debris. They had to work together for safety.""
Yo yo operation. The cat has a brush blade to get the debris & not dirt. Note on image: ""Yo yo work - Elk Cr. 8-3-67""
Yo yo work. Note on image: ""Yo Yo opr. N. West Co. Murphy N.C. Elk Cr. 8-3-67"" Note on back: "" Same place, date and operator as #702-705. More yo-yo work and you get the idea better here how the cats are tied together through the winch or drum. Here the cat is being let down.""
Clearing operations at dam site. Also, note the coffer dam at bottom & clearing of the area where the dam is to be built.
Clearing in lower Elk Creek area by Herman West Co. Note on image: ""H. West Co. Opr. Elk Cr. - Lower end completed 8-3-67 -Sue Richman
The clearing has been completed near the mouth of Elk Creek by Herman West Co. Note on image: ""H. West Co. Murphy N.C. Completed work- lower Elk Cr. 8-3-67""
Work just starting at the dam location. Note on image: "" D Dam - 8-3-67 Key way under cons't - looking south."" Note on back of image: ""You will note where marked that they have blasted and skimmed off the dirt and loose rock. This is to be the 'Key Way' or axis of the dam. By putting these photos together with the original one of this set you can see just about the location. Looking south. Also note the coffer dam is being built and the diversion tunnel partly in. Taken August 3, 1967.""
This place is called Boom Rock or better known as Little Canyon - on N. Fk. of Clearwater River. This will be location of Dent bridge. Note on back: "" Upstream from the dam we planned a bridge crossing of the pool and later you will see this bridge. Here the men are testing the bedrock and support to see if it is good enough to hand a high bridge to. The bridge will be 610 ft. above the river bottom. From this you will be able to see what the country looked like before the lake. Of course, this will never be seen in our lifetime unless somebody blasts the dam out! This place is called Boom Rock or better known as Little Canyon on the North Fork of Clearwater River. Location of Dent Bridge. (A.B. Curtis)""
Key way. You can see it coming down the mtn. Also, the Coffer dam under construction. This finally became 110 ft. high. Note on image: ""Key Way under construction 8-3-67 D. Dam
Dworshak Dam Preparation Work is Progressing Well
Yates voiced keen interest in the dam which in size is the largest yet undertaken by the corps

1968
Information on Brigadier General Roy S. Kelly
Statistics on Bruce's Eddy dam and reservoir
The Water Resources Committee of Orofino calls for members to send information that supports the construction of Bruce's Eddy to Washington DC
Quick facts pertaining to Dworshak Dam
First bucket of concrete by Dravo Corp., the general contractors. Note on back: "J.L. Wixson, project manager for Dworshak Dam Constructors, pulls the cord and releases the first bucket of concrete in Dworshak Dam. The big bucket holds 8 cubic yards of concrete. (Note to editors: This picture was shot shortly in advance of official "first bucket" ceremony.) From Duane L. Cronk & Associates, 100 Bush St., San Francisco 94104 For: Dravo Corporation, 225 108th N.E., Bellevue, Washington 98004"
A.B. Curtis - taken at the time of the first concrete pour on the job.
The first bucket of concrete was placed at the dam on June 22. Note on back: "" Left to right: Ed Hershberger, project engineer for the contractor; Ron Maxwell, assistant supt. of the job and J.L. Whitey Wixson, the supt. of construction for the Dravo Corp.""
A gathering of the crew at the time of the first bucket of concrete poured at the project on June 22. Note on back: Left to right Carroll Johnson, Cableway Supt.; Dave Pruitt, Drill & Rock Supt.; Floyd Huntington, Cableway Supt.; Harold Taylor, Quarry Supt.; Hadley Garrison, Safety Supt.; Ed Hershberger, Project Engineer; John Bellegante, Shift Supt.; Ron Maxwell, General Supt.; Whitey Wixson, Project Manager; Bill Steffenson, Shift Supt.; Gene Jones, Carpenter Supt.; Pete Enevold, Electrical Supt.; Bill Little, Batch Plant Supt.; Bill McGee, Rigging Supt.; Vern Anderson, Master Mech.; Art Gress, Assist. Purchasing Agent; Jim Robertson, Plant Engineer; P.J. Parton, Pipe Supt.; Wayne Baldwin, Excavation Supt.; Ernie Meyers, Labor Supt.
Largest steelhead fish hatchery in the nation under construction. Aerial view on Sept. 28.
Mouth of diversion tunnel, fish catching facilities, etc. Taken in May.
Diversion tunnel, fish catching facility, etc. Taken in May-telephoto lens
Towers that work back & forth like a yo yo to hold the main gut, (4 1/2"" cable) that carries the 8 yd. concrete buckets for placement.
Telephoto shot taken in May that shows the towers that contain the main gut cable. These towers are on tracks similar to a railroad car so they work back and forth for concrete placement.
Telephoto shot taken in May of the crushed rock & sand that was used for the concrete batch plant. Note on reverse reads 'Note the conveyor belt comes out of the mountain where the crusher was located, in a cave. A great and nearly original progem. Solid granite. Different grades of rock are provided and sand, too.'
Photograph taken in May. Shows top of the batch plant where they mixed the concrete. Note on reverse reads 'Note one of the cable towers at the extreme downstream end of the track. This would indicate that they were placing concrete on the very downstream edge of the dam. Also seen is some of the crushed rock used for concrete -- the long tubes carries fly ash, a cement ingredient from Chicago that sets the concrete and makes it harder.'
Photograph taken in May. Shown is compressor house & contractors shops where the equipment was repaired. Will be flooded when dam finished.
Photograph taken in May. Overall view of the crushed rock coming from the cave inside the mountain, the batch plant & cable towers.
Photograph taken in May, from the top of the mountain looking down on the cable tower. You can see the track that works the towers. The towers lean a bit to afford location of the concreter
Photograph taken in May. Batch plant & mini railroad system that hauls the concrete out to the cable towers.
Photograph taken in May, shows a cable tower and below the coffer dam is the constructors repair location.
Photograph taken in July. A nice color shot fo the batch plant, mini railroad that hauls the carload of concrete to the cable system, & yellow fly ash towers & crushed rock.
Photograph taken in July. A closeup of the solid granite that provided the base for the dam, and , of course, the concrete. Note on reverse reads 'You will see here come faults that had to be routed out and the placement of the concrete in them. Also note the little patch of water, this had to be routed out to solid base.'
Photograph looking straight down on the job. Showing the batch plant, crushed rock & tops of the cable towers.
Telephoto shot taken in July looking down at the mouth of diversion tunnel and fish catching facility.
Photograph of the top of the coffer dam, which was used for a parking lot - 110 ft. high.
Aerial view showing the very start of laying concrete on the base of the dam. Also is seen the mouth of the diversion tunnel.
Aerial view of the project area.
Aerial view of the clearing up the pool near Elk creek.
The Army Concrete Machine is Running Amuck
Photograph of the sign for the Dworshak Dam Visitor Viewpoint.
Photograph showing construction above the diversion tunnel.
Photograph of the Clearwater river.
Photograph showing construction above the diversion tunnel.
Photograph of the Dworshak Dam.
Photograph of the Clearwater river.

1969
The Corps of Engineers seeks local views and ideas regarding Dwarshak Dam and Reservior
The Corps closes its file on the Clearwater-Potlach application to lease land on Breakfast Creek
Tyson sends a note to Curtis, informing him of the appointment of Colonel Richard H. Groves
Gillette sends Curtis a copy of a resolution outlining the federal governments taking of land surrounding the Dworshak pool
Information from John Batt, Real Estate Division of Army Engineers.
Geisen sends an open invitation for a public hearing on the development and management of Dworshak dam, to be held in Orofino. Included, is information on the development of the dam, future uses, public access, and wildlife habitat
The first million yards of concrete was reached on May 28.
Aerial view of fish hatchery. Lower Orofino can be seen on the lower side of the photo.
Aerial view of the forks of the river & fish hatchery. Lower Orofino can be seen on the lower side of the photo.
Aerial view shows from upstream the coffer dam. Note the flat top for parking, diversion tunnel & the very base of the dam being placed.
Photograph looking downsteam - the coffer dam, diversion tunnel & base of dam.
Aerial view looking upstream. The very base of the dam is being laid. Also shown are the tubes coming out, the penstocks for power & coffer dam.
Photograph looking into the base of the dam from downstream.
Aerial view taken down-stream from the dam, looking upstream- lower end of diversion tunnel, & the Coffer dam under construction.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has already acquired 40,00 acres of land along the river
Brochure and map describing the impact of the Dworshak Dam, including information on Visitors' Outlook, How It Works, Fish Facilities, Logging Operations, and Maps of the Columbia River Basin and the North Fork of the Clearwater River. Brochure was available at the Visitors' Center for the Dworshak Dam.

1970
The Corps of Engineers discusses land-use around Dwroshak Reserviour
Tysor weighs in on the problems with obtaining public lands for the reservior
Tysor responds to a speech Bert Curtis delivered in Priest Lake
Connel thanks Bert Curtis for a previous letter
Verge informs Curtis [?] of a note on the Dworshak [?] register from a man from Dent, Idaho
Maps outlining the use of lands surrounding Dworshak Dam and the reservoir
Information on Dworshak Dam and Reservoir
Information on a study conducted to investigate the further development of the Clearwater River between Lewiston and Ahsahka.
List of provisions for the U.S.-Canada Treaty

1971
Tysor discusses the completion of the dam.
Connell comments on the newspaper clippings sent by Bert Curtis
Bert Curtis discusses new developments in the construction of the dam
Bert Curtis defends hydropower. Attached are aticles from January 28, 1971 from the New York Times and a Desert News.
Tysor discusses dedication ceremonies for the Dent and Grandad Bridges
Curtis discusses dedication ceremonies for the Dent and Grandad Bridges
Whitney and Loudon thank Bert Curtis for a tour of the Dworshak Dam and Fish Hatchery
Bert Curtis replies to the Walla Walla Chamber of Commerce
Connell apologizes for missing a meeting with Curtis
Bert Curtis confirms a visit by Len Jordan, and includes an itinerary
A scathing indictment of the Dworshak Dam, broadcast over the radio
Thomas objects to the Corps of Engineers proposal to build Dykes around Lewiston, Idaho.
As the dam looked on April 26. About 100 ft. to go.
Frank W. Mallory died at the Latah County Nursing Home
Planned Idaho Bridge to Serve Vast Forest Area

1972
Photograph showing the spillway & base of dam as it nears completion.
Photograph taken in July showing 30 M CFs water coming through.
Photograph showing the spillway & the powerhouse under construction.
Photograph showing the spillway in full operation & the top of the dam. About 100 ft. to go to top it out.
Photograph showing part of spillway and trestle work on too laying concrete.
Dworshak Dam has won American Steel Construction Institute honor
It Was Good to See This About You! A newspaper clipping of Mayor A.B. Curtis receiving a Patriotic Civilian Service

1973
Bert Curtis is invited to a farewell party for Richard Connell. Curtis declines the invitation to Richard Connell's farewell party
Connell thanks Curtis for all of his work with the Dworshak Dam ; Curtis wishes Connell well in his future projects
A.P. Rollins thanks Curtis for his work on Dworshak Dam
Stoffer sends Curtis a Dworshak medal, along with some informaiton on Lewis-Clark Medals. Curtis thanks stoffer for sending him the Dworshak Medal
Photograph showing the Dworshak Dam under construction.
A ceremony marked placement of the final buckets of mass concrete at Dworshak Dam
Photograph showing the Dworshak Dam under construction.