Mississippi River Flood Control - Correspondence, 01/19/1928 - 04/09/1929

File — Box: 2, Folder: 31

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

01/19/1928 - 04/09/1929

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

21 letters to JFS concerning the Mississippi River Flood Control project involving federal and local governments and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Includes 1 TLS from J. D. Galloway, 1 TLS from John C. Hoyt, 3 TLSs from George T. Seabury, 1 TLS from F. E. Schmitt of Engineering News Record, 1 carbon from JFS, 1 TLS and 1 copy TL from Senator Harry B. Hawes, 1 TLS from Senator Wesley L. Jones, 1 TLS from L. T. Berthe and 2 TLSs (copies?) from Senator Lynn J. Frazier.