Ellis L. Armstrong papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 0367

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Ellis L. Armstrong papers (1969-1973) contain items relating to when Armstrong was the Commissioner of Reclamation, Department of the Interior. The papers include news releases, speeches and reports, and prints from the Bureau of Reclamation Art Collection.

Dates

1969-1973

Creator

Armstrong, Ellis L., 1914-2001 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

Ellis L. Armstrong (1914-2001) was born in Cedar City, Utah. He attended Utah State University and received his degree in Civil and Irrigation Engineering in 1936. During his engineering career he held many important positions which influenced US policy on public works. Armstrong worked for the Federal Bureau of Reclamation, designing and constructing tunnels, dams, irrigation systems, and power facilities. He served as the Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads from 1958 to 1961, and oversaw the early development of the Interstate System. He was appointed Commissioner of Reclamation for the Department of the Interior from 1969 to 1973, and while in this position he reorganized the Bureau. Armstrong was chairman for the American Public Works Assocation's bicentennial commission in the mid 1970's, writing and reasearching "History of Public Works in the United States." Armstrong continued to be involved after these projects, and later taught at the University of Utah.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (2 boxes and 2 oversize folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Ellis L. Armstrong papers (1969-1973) contain press releases from the Bureau of Reclamation, correspondence, speeches, and reports concerning bureau activities. Included are twelve posters from the Bureau of Reclamation Art Collection with biographies of the artists.