Mississippi River Flood Control - Reports, 12/14/1927 - 12/31/1928

File — Box: 2, Folder: 36

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

12/14/1927 - 12/31/1928

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

7 typescript reports collected by JFS on the Mississippi River Flood Control project. Includes materials relating to H. R. 8219, 70th Congress, 1st Session regarding flood control; a draft report by the American Society of Civil Engineers; a speech by Maj. General Edgar Jadwin, "Mississippi River Flood Control," delivered at Flood Control Congress; minutes of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors of the House of Representatives with 1 TLS from D. H. Sawyer; and 1 TMs by JFS, "The Mississippi River Flood of 1927."