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Rufus Woods was a long-time co-owner and editor of the Wenatchee Daily World. He advocated for the construction of Grand Coulee Dam in Washington state. During the war years, he pressed for defense contracts for the region and highlighted the importance of the newly completed dam. He also endorsed the need for more dams to fulfill the war-time power needs of the Columbia Valley. For more information, please see the Rufus Woods Papers.

  • Guide at Grand Coulee Dam

    Guide at Grand Coulee Dam

  • Graded Soil Materials

    Graded Soil Materials

  • Visiting Chinese Engineers, Grand Coulee Dam

    Visiting Chinese Engineers, Grand Coulee Dam

  • Farm near Grand Coulee Dam

    Farm near Grand Coulee Dam

  • The Blue Ox

    The Blue Ox

  • The Blue Ox 2

    The Blue Ox 2

  • South Dam

    South Dam

  • L-3 Generator

    L-3 Generator

  • Farm near Moses Lake, Washington

    Farm near Moses Lake, Washington

  • Supply Train at Grand Coulee Dam

    Supply Train at Grand Coulee Dam

  • Cattle near Main Canal

    Cattle near Main Canal

  • Roosevelt Lake

    Roosevelt Lake