http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c84m9bvq Online items available Walter L. Huber papers and photographs Processed by Lois Judd and Claire Bullitt (May 1962); machine-readable finding aid created by Xiuzhi Zhou. Special Collections & University Archives The UCR Library P.O. Box 5900 University of California Riverside, California 92517-5900 Phone: 951-827-3233 Fax: 951-827-4673 Email: [email protected] URL: http://library.ucr.edu/libraries/special-collections-university-archives © 1999 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Note The Huber papers (previously HUBER) and Huber photographs (previously MS 76/14) were merged into a single collection with a combined finding aid in April 2020 by Andrew Lippert, Special Collections Processing Archivist. The old Huber papers are Series 1 through 6 and the photograph collection was appended as Series 7. Walter L. Huber papers and WRCA 044 1 photographs Descriptive Summary Title: Walter L. Huber papers Date (inclusive): 1910-1953 Collection Number: WRCA 044 Extent: 33 linear feet Repository: Rivera Library. Special Collections Department. Riverside, CA 92517-5900 Abstract: Materials from Walter L. Huber related to water infrastructre in California and the western United States. Materials include reports, correspondence, and photographs. Languages: The collection is in English. Access Collection is open for research. Collection Arrangement The materials in this collection are arranged by geographic area, starting with California. The California related materials are organized alphabetically by county. The photographs in series 7 are arranged in numerical order. Series 1. California, by county Series 2. California, general Series 3. Arizona Series 4. Colorado Series 5. Nevada Series 6. United States, general Series 7. Huber photographs Biographical Information Walter Leroy Huber, the son of Millard Fillmore and Celia (Dill) Huber, was born in San Francisco, California, on January 4, 1883. He attended the public schools of Yolo County, California, and after graduating from Woodland High School, entered the University of California (Berkeley), from which he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, in 1905. Mr. Huber obtained his early professional experience in structural design as an Assistant Engineer with John D. Galloway. In 1908, he was appointed Chief Engineer of the University of California's building program by Supervising Architect John Galen Howard. Because of his knowledge of hydroelectric design and his familiarity with the mountains (he led parties which were some of the first to climb the Sierra peaks), in 1910 he represented Galloway and Markwart in surveying for a possible hydroelectric project on the Calaveras River. Also in 1910, he was appointed District Engineer for the United States Forest Service, District no. 5, comprising all of the land area in California and southwestern Nevada which was subject to the jurisdiction of the Forest Service. Huber's contact with the Sierra Club, John Muir, and his love of the mountains made him an ardent conservationist. Thus, when the Devils Postpile and Rainbow Falls region was threatened because of an application for the construction of a dam and hydroelectric power development on the San Joaquin River, Huber called the Sierra Club to help prevent the possible desecration which would result. He arranged for a meeting between Club representatives and Henry S. Graves, Chief Forester, and as Forest Service Engineer, Huber surveyed the area to be preserved. As a result of Huber's foresight, President Taft signed the Proclamation creating the Devils Postpile National Monument on July 6, 1911. In March 1913, Huber opened his own engineering office in San Francisco. For the next twenty-eight years, Huber operated as sole principal. In 1941, he chose as his partner, Edward M. Knapik, another University of California graduate. The partnership of Huber and Knapik did extensive work for the University of California at Berkeley, Davis, and San Francisco. Although most active in the structural, hydroelectric, and irrigation areas, Huber undertook special studies in flood control and municipal water supply. He was an authority on earthquake resistance and published works concerning his studies on seismic forces. Concerned also with the utilization of mountain water, Huber acted as consultant for the Nevada-California Power Company and the Southern Sierras Power Company. During WWI he explored and surveyed the Little Colorado River and Service with the State Engineer's Committee preparing the original report for the Central Valley Project. He was consultant for the California Department of Water Resources on the State Water Plan and for the War Department; he was employed by the City of San Francisco in connection with its Cherry Valley Dam and Hetch Hetchy power development; and was consultant on the Sacramento Municipal Utility District's American River power development. Walter L. Huber papers and WRCA 044 2 photographs On November 11, 1941, Huber was married to Alberta Mann Reed in Los Angeles. In 1954, President Eisenhower named him Advisor to the President on a controversial study of the Arkansas-White-Red River Basins. He also served on the Board of Directors and as Vice President of the California Academy of Sciences. For his professional accomplishments, Huber received the Honor Award of the Building Industry Conference Board in 1953. Walter L. Huber died on May 30, 1960, in San Francisco. Excerpted from: Memorial Concerning Walter Leroy Huber, 1883-1960,by H. H. Hall and Robert D. Dewell; and, Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. 126, pt. V (1961), p. 27-28. Preferred Citation [identification of item], [date if possible]. Walter L. Huber papers and photographs (WRCA 044). Water Resources Collections and Archives. Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside. Collection Scope and Contents Correspondence, reports, documents, data, and photographs, relating to dams, hydroelectric power installations, irrigation works, and municipal water supply systems, principally in California, but including other western states and the Arkansas-White-Red River Basin. Includes material on the Devils Postpile National Monument, Calif. Publication Rights Copyright has not been assigned to the Water Resources Collections and Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Distinctive Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Water Resources Collections and Archives as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader. Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Subjects Aqueducts -- California Canals -- California Dams -- California Dams -- California -- Design and construction Hydroelectric power plants -- California -- Design and construction Irrigation canals and flumes -- California Reservoirs -- California Water-power -- California Water-supply -- California Water-supply -- West (U.S.) Waterworks -- California Series 1. California, by county 1904-1960 Series Arrangement Materials are arranged alphabetically by county. Series Scope and Contents Reports, correpsondence, photographs, memoranda, and other materials related to water infrastructure in California. Topics include dams, irrigation, hydropower, water districts, permits, reservoirs, and more. Sub-Series 1.1. Alameda County Box 1, Item 1 Castro Valley County Water District 1931 Physical Description: 11 leaves, bound Scope and Contents A report to Edward Rainey, Superintendent of Banks, San Francisco, on valuation of the District for a loan for the purpose of installing a water distribution system. Walter L. Huber papers and WRCA 044 3 photographs Series 1. California, by county 1904-1960 Sub-Series 1.1. Alameda County Sub-Series 1.2. Alpine County Box 1, Item 10 File on permit of R. H. Dynan to appropriate unappropriated water from spring tributary to Lake Alpine, (Silver Valley Reservoir), Alpine County 1937-1951 Physical Description: 1 folder (83 pieces) Sub-Series 1.3. Butte County Box 1, Item 20 District engineer's report on application of Oro Electric Corporation for a final water power permit for lands within the Plumas National Forest 1912 Physical Description: 1 v., bound Scope and Contents Application to use water from Miocene Ditch (West Branch, North Fork of Feather River) to Kunkle Reservoir for the Lime Saddle Power House in Butte County, 16 miles north of Oroville. Report includes description of proposed works, water rights, stream flow and power. Box 1, Item 21 Report on engineering investigation of Paradise Irrigation District 1916 Physical Description: 35 leaves, bound Scope and Contents Includes climate, irrigation works, water supply, and water rights. Also includes photographs of construction of Magalia Dam (between Little Butte Creek and West Branch of Feather River), 1917. Box 1, Item 22 Comparison : monthly run-off of Feather River at Oroville, precipitation, inclusive, Quincy, North Bloomfield and Yosemite. 1918 July 1 to March 31 Physical Description: 1 v., bound Scope and Contents Report to Sanborn & Roehl, San Francisco, on the precipitation, snowfall and runoff for the North Fork of Feather River Watershed, of the Great Western Power Company