Summary

Letter from the John Deere Plow Company regarding use of non-union labor in construction of their Boise facility; numerous business cards of individuals in the construction trade; directory of trade and labor unions in Boise (1908).

Content Description

This collection contains 181 black and white photographic prints showing the construction of Cascade Dam near Cascade, Idaho. Images show workers, site preparations, and excavation. Also includes a series of panoramas showing construction progress. It is assumed that Elton Leitner took the photographs himself.

Summary Correspondence, minutes, business records, reports, dues records, agreements, subject files, and memorabilia of the Idaho State Federation of Labor (1938-1959); Boise Building and Construction Trades Council (1939-1964); Boise Central Trades and Labor Council (1917-1957); Carpenters and Joiners No. 635, Boise (1941-1965); Sheet Metal Workers No. 213, Boise (1957-1970); Painters, Decorators and Joiners No. 477, Boise (1902-1961); Electrical Workers No. 291, Boise (1942, 1950); and the...

Content Description

Black and white images of the construction of the Lucky Peak Reservoir. Photographed by Patrick Welch in 1952 for Caterpillar Tractor Company. Images have descriptions of the tractors used for specific parts of the construction.