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As has been so widely reported, Prior Appropriation passed away in January of 1991 at age 143. Prior was a grand man and led a grand life. By any standard he was one of the most influential people in the history of the American West. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/23.14/download-entire-issue

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West’s grand old water doctrine dies

by Charles F. Wilkenson, High Country News
August 12, 1991

					<h1>West’s grand old water doctrine dies</h1>
<p class="byline">by Charles F. Wilkenson, High Country News <br />August 12, 1991</p>
					
<p>As has been so widely reported, Prior Appropriation passed away in January of 1991 at age 143. Prior was a grand man and led a grand life. By any standard he was one of the most influential people in the history of the American West. Download entire issue to view this article: <a class="external-link" href="download-entire-issue">http://www.hcn.org/issues/23.14/download-entire-issue</a></p>

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