Manuscripts

Hardest Working Water in the World, 1950s

Description

[Excellent quality color film with audio.]

SCE-produced video about the Big Creek Edison power station in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Traces the history and construction of the Big Creek station and its use of hydropower. Includes references to engineer John Eastwood and Henry E. Huntington. Shows city streets, people fishing, overview of Big Creek area.

Format of original: Reel

Type

Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)

Production date

approximately 1914-1996.

Call number

SCE MP 081

Creator

Southern California Edison Company(Opens in new tab)

Provenance

Gift of Edison International, December 2005.

Hardest Working Water in the World, 1950s

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