About this Collection

The M.W.A.K. Columbian (retitled The Columbian in 1938) was published by the Safety Department for Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Company, the contractors hired to construct the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington state. This publication includes notices about safety including safety tips and statistics about injuries on the job site. The publication also served as a news source providing information about local events and advertisements for local stores and movie theaters. M. Pete Shrauger is listed as the editor over the course of the newsletter's run. These issues were scanned from either the Roy Dimond Collection (SPC 012-0704) or the Donald Beaty Papers (SPC 982-0165).

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M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 1

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

The first issue of the M.W.A.K. Columbian includes a message from the H.L. Myer the General Manager, and a brief overview of different types of dams.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 2

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue celebrates the completion of the west cofferdam.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 3

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue discusses the west conveyor and the completion of the M.W.A.K. railroad bridge, also known as the Deck Howe Truss.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 4

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue provides some projected details about the size and cost of the yet to be completed dam, a safety report, and infomration about west side excavation.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 5

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains an article about services available in Mason City and the May safety report.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 6

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains an article on the gravel pit and the June safety report.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 7

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains an article about the mess hall and a man killed by rock propelled by a blast several yards away.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 8

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains an article about the cement mixing plant and a July safety report.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, Special Edition

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains articles appearing in previous issues including a summary of the project, and descriptions of Mason City and the west conveyor.

This issue is labeled the American Legion special issue.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 9

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This article describes a shaft and tunnel plan to reduce mud slides behind the west cofferdam.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 10

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains a description of the Machanical Department.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 11

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains articles about earth moving equipment and how to stop severe bleeding from a wound.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 12

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains articles about a suspension bridge for delivering construction materials across the river and the August safety report.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 13

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains an article about the use of water on the construction site.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 14

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains articles about the hospital in Mason City, progress on the east cofferdam, and the search for a water source causing a landslide.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 15

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains articles on rock excavation, the September safety report, and illness on the construction site.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 16

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains an article about pouring the dam foundation and pumps used to remove water from the site.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 17

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains an article about electricity on the construction site and a list of notable visitors.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 18

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains articles about the origin of Halloween, the construction of the cement plant, the completion of the screen plant, and the upcoming arrival of the first delivery of cement to the dam.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 19

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains articles about the machine shop, the dangers of infected wounds, and the beginning of work on the south trestle.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 20

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains articles about remembering World War I veterans and an upcoming talent show.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 21

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains articles about cable used on site, the first snow of the year, and the arrival of the first cement delivery to the site.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 22

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains articles about the east side cofferdam, progress on excavation, and the completion of gravel units.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 23

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains articles about Thanksgiving, different types of grout holes, and the pouring of the first block of concrete.
M.W.A.K. Columbian, Vol. 1, No. 24

Mason-Walsh-Atkinson-Kier Co.

This issue contains articles about the system of conveyors for moving earth and other materials, power conservation, a workers' reading room, and Governor Clarence Martin's visit to the site.