Collection C0048 - Irrigation Research Project (W.L. Jacobson) collection

Identity area

Reference code

CA ACU GBA C0048

Title

Irrigation Research Project (W.L. Jacobson) collection

Date(s)

  • 1959-1964 (originally created 1878-1964) (Accumulation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

6.5 m of textual records.
2412 photographs.
77 audio cassettes.
1 transcription disc

Context area

Repository

Glenbow Archives

Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Content and structure area

Scope and content

The collection consists of research files and photographs regarding irrigation projects, irrigation companies and districts, government irrigation projects, and general irrigation development. Includes extensive biographical files on, and interviews with, individuals involved in irrigation and dryland farming.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

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Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

No restrictions on access.

Conditions governing reproduction

Language of material

    Script of material

      Language and script notes

      The material is in English.

      Physical characteristics and technical requirements

      August 2024 - PD-99 vol 1, 2, and 6 in conservation for mould remediation

      Finding aids

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      Existence and location of originals

      Existence and location of copies

      Digital content is available: https://digitalcollections.ucalgary.ca/Package/2R3BF1S3POZNW

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      Note

      Title based on provenance and contents of collection.

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      Dates of creation revision deletion

      Tuesday, May 15, 2018

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