Intake Structure Series
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Garrison Dam Collection contains 139 photographic prints, predominately 11x14 and 8x10 inches in size, taken from circa 1946 to 1954. The collection has been divided into six series: Aerial views, Dam construction, Intake structure, Spillway, People, and Power plant and tunnels.
The Aerial Views Series includes aerial photographs of stages of the construction of site, as well as views of the completed site. There is one night-time photograph. The Riverdale file features the newly formed village and the new cemetery.
In the Dam Construction Series there are photographs of the landscape of the site as well as pictures of various stages of construction including earth moving, and unloading rocks, in addition to general scenes and machinery. Three photographs show the build-up of the rock foundation of the dam, and one features the dam from the reservoir in 1954.
The Intake Structure Series features construction photographs at different stages of completion. There are only two photographs of the construction of the Spillway.
The People Series photographs contain unidentified dignitaries and groups at the opening of the dam. Some individual speakers are pictured, with one showing the turning on of a switch by Gov. Norman Brunsdale and a man in a U.S. Army Corps of Engineering uniform.
Included in the Power Plant and Tunnels Series are construction photographs from early days through the construction of the power plant and tunnels. There are also photographs of the interior of the power plant and tunnels.
Dates
- Majority of material found within circa 1946-1954
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the NDSU Archives.
Extent
From the Collection: 139 Photographic Prints (139 photographic prints)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Forum Publishing Company (Fargo, N.D.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu