Mississippi River Flood Control - Correspondence, 06/07/1927 - 12/19/1927

File — Box: 2, Folder: 30

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The John F. Stevens Papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts, news clippings, books, photographs, blueprints and maps collected by John F. Stevens. The Papers are arranged in 8 Series according to subject and material type, in 11 boxes and 1 map case drawer.

Dates

06/07/1927 - 12/19/1927

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a

minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 16.75 Linear Feet (12 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

29 letters to JFS concerning a Mississippi River Flood Control project involving federal and local governments and the American Society of Civil Engineers, of which JFS was President. Includes 1 TLS from Dwight F. Davis, Secretary of War (7 Jun 1927) and 1 copy TL; 3 TLSs and 3 carbons from Arthur E. Morgan, President of Antioch College; 1 TLS from Henry Clay Ripley; 6 TLSs from George T. Seabury; and 1 TLS from Daniel W. Mead.