Colorado River/Boulder Dam - Correspondence, 08/15/1928 - 11/01/1929
Scope and Contents
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
- 08/15/1928 - 11/01/1929
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
Container Summary
30 letters to JFS regarding the Colorado River Commission of Arizona and the proposed construction of the Boulder Dam. Includes 6 carbon TLs from JFS, 5 TLSs from Mulford Winsor, 7 TLSs from Thomas Maddock and 2 TLSs from Charles H. Rutherford.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu