Department of State Lands Records Guide
Record Series Descriptions
Corvallis Sand and Gravel Court Case Records
1963-1982
Boxes 40-41
1 cubic foot
Arrangement: By subject
Series documents the State Land Board's attempt to receive royalties from the Corvallis Sand and Gravel Company. The case concerned the ownership of riverbeds in navigable streams that "suddenly" change course into a different channel. The twenty-year case was eventually heard in the Supreme Court of the United States. Series includes court transcripts, briefs, abstracts, exhibits, and correspondence. Subjects include past course changes for the Willamette River and the ownership history.
Separated Maps and Related Records
Separated Photographs:
Series title: |
Corvallis Sand & Gravel Court Case Records |
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Box 41 / Folder 6 |
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Department of State Lands Separated Photograph Box 1 |
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Type of records: |
2 prints |
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Daily River Stages |
Series title: |
Corvallis Sand & Gravel Court Case Records |
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Removed from: |
Box 41 / Folder 8 |
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Transferred to: |
Department of State Lands Separated Photograph Box 1 |
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Type of records: |
13 color prints, 47 b&w prints, 16 negatives |
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