Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the C. C. Van Arsdol Papers
1887-1961
Cage 103
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
- Creator
- Van Arsdol, Ted
- Title
- C. C. Van Arsdol Papers
- ID
- Cage 103
- Date [inclusive]
- 1887-1961
- Extent
- .75 feet of linear shelf space, 2 boxes
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- Typescript transcripts, prepared by C. C. Van Arsdol's grandson, Ted Van Arsdol, of correspondence and reports dating from 1887-1961 about railroad construction in Washington and Idaho, construction of Lewiston Grade Highway, and other consulting services.
Preferred Citation
C. C. (Cassius Cash) Van Arsdol Papers, 1887-1961
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Biography/History
C. C. Van Arsdol (1851-1941) began his career in civil engineering when he attended a civil engineering course at Iowa State University in 1876. Shortly after, Van Arsdol became chief draughtsman for the Union Pacific Railway in 1880. He was later given the duties associated with the reconnaissance and preliminary location in the district around Lewiston, Idaho, the Snake River, and the Salmon River. In 1903, Van Arsdol worked for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, where he controlled all the work from Saskatoon west to the Pacific Ocean until World War I began in 1914. Following the war, he returned to Lewiston, Idaho and worked as a consulting engineer.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of typescript transcripts, prepared by C. C. Van Arsdol's grandson, Ted Van Arsdol, of correspondence and reports dating from 1887-1961 about railroad construction in Washington and Idaho, construction of Lewiston Grade Highway, and other consulting services. Also includes photographs (prints and negatives) of the railroad survey of Hells Canyon (Snake River), 1928.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in a single series.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections 2013
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated to Washington State University Libraries between 1960 and 1962 by Ted Van Arsdol, grandson of C. C. Van Arsdol.
Names and Subjects
Geographic Name(s)
- Lewiston Grade (Idaho)
- Snake River (Wyo.-Wash.) -- Description and travel
Personal Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Van Arsdol, C. C. (Cassius Cash), 1851-1941
Subject(s)
- Roads -- Idaho -- Lewiston -- Design and construction -- History -- Sources
- Railroads -- Northwest, Pacific -- Design and construction
- Roads -- Idaho -- Nez Perce County
- Engineers -- Washington (State) -- Clarkston -- Correspondence
- Railroads
- Washington (State)
- Idaho
- Photographs
Detailed Description of Collection
box | folder | |||
Career undated |
1 | 1 | ||
Correspondence and Prospectus: "Rocky Fork and Cooke City Railway Company" 1887 |
1 | 2 | ||
Correspondence 1888 |
1 | 3 | ||
Correspondence 1889 |
1 | 4 | ||
Correspondence and G. W. Hunt and "The Hunt Road" 1890s |
1 | 5 | ||
Correspondence 1891-1892 |
1 | 6 | ||
Correspondence 1893 |
1 | 7 | ||
Correspondence 1894 |
1 | 8 | ||
Correspondence 1895 |
1 | 9 | ||
Correspondence 1896-1898 |
1 | 10 | ||
G. W. Hunt and "The Hunt Road" 1899 |
1 | 11 | ||
Miscellaneous reports 1903-1929 |
1 | 12 | ||
Honoring C. C. Van Arsdol's life 1937-1961 |
1 | 13 | ||
Report from the file of C. C. Van Arsdol, consulting engineer 1922 |
1 | 14 | ||
Hells Canyon photographs 1928 |
2 | 15-20 | ||