03.01.00.02 Correspondence with Gauge Observers, 1911-1917
Scope and Contents
Arrangement: Chronological by year, then alphabetical by stream or region.
Most of the correspondence deals with payments to observers for their services, and with routine supply matters. However, there are a few more informative letters concerning stream heights and unusual circumstances.
The general correspondence files for 1915 and 1916 – 1917 primarily contain correspondence between the State Engineer and the District Engineer and features information on the development of measurement Stations. The 1916-1917 file also contains a list of Gauging Stations and Observers.
Dates
- 1911-1917
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research though some record types may be restricted. See notes in the container list.
Extent
From the Collection: 163.7 cubic feet + 25 volumes + 1 album + 10 rolled files + 2 map folders
Arrangement
Chronological
Physical Description
.75 cubic feet
Repository Details
Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov