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06.02 Certificates of Appropriation (Water), 1892-1964

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Scope and Contents

Certificate of appropriation of water in cubic feet per second, usually for irrigation. The certificates were issued by the Board of Control and establish appropriation priority. The record identifies the applicant, water source, purpose for appropriation, number of priority, amount of appropriation, prior appropriations and description of land to be irrigated.

Arranged chronological by date certificate issued, numerically by certificate number

Book 1-3 (1892-1970) available on microfilm in the WSA Reading Room.

Dates

  • 1892-1964

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

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: 21 cubic feet + 1500 volumes

Arrangement

Chronological by date certificate issued, numerically by certificate number

Physical Description

2 volumes

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

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