Edward R. Bowen Papers, Water Resources Collection

Collection

Identifier: H-Mss-0488

Staff Only

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The collection contains typed manuscripts by Edward R. Bowen in order to provide information on water rights and water development in Southern California. Materials include two letters, a long memorandum, and an extended report. Memorandum contains a table and report includes tables, maps, and graphs. Date of materials ranges from 1920 to 1942.

Dates

Creation: 1920-1942

Creator

Bowen, Edward R. (Person)

Language of materials

Languages represented in the collection: English.

Access

Collection open for research.

Publication Rights

All requests for permission to reproduce or to publish must be submitted in writing to Special Collections.

Biography / Administrative History

Edward R. Bowen was a consulting engineer who worked on water projects in Northern and Southern California. He worked for the Spring Valley Water Company.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 half-size document box)

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains Edward R. Bowen's memorandum, letters, and a report on the water supply and water rights of various areas in Southern California. An employee of the Spring Valley Water Company, Bowen worked as a consulting engineer for water-related enterprises in both Southern and Northern California. Here, Bowen proposes costs and feasibility of developing water supplies and gives background information, such as water rights, on the water companies already in place within Southern California.

Physical Location

Please consult repository.

Accruals

No additions to the collection anticipated.

Related Materials

Other reports by Edward R. Bowen can be found in the online catalog of The Claremont Colleges Library (https://library.claremont.edu/), by searching for "Edward R. Bowen" in the author field.