Collection consists of photocopies of the records and documents Ken Ellison used for research into the role of irrigation districts in Oyama from 1892 to 2000, culminating in the publication of 'Irrigation is King!' in 2000. Includes reports (1921-2000), water rights and licences, including those of V.E Ellison (1888-1984), pre-emptions (1870-1916), maps (1890-1966), receipts (1997, 1999), clippings (1989-1997), and water rights legislation (1897-1994). Also includes information about the Commonage (1890-1992), Long Lake Irrigation Co. (1909-1924), municipalities of Okanagan and Mission (1893-1995), Oyama Irrigation District (1923-1996), Wood Lake Cannery (1909), Wood Lake Fruitlands Co. (1907-1914, 1962), and Wood Lake Water Co. (1910-1995). Also includes a manuscript of "Irrigation is King!'.
CA VERN MS 197;2002.040
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Photocopied 1997-2000