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Louis J. Alexander Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H-Mss-0015
Scope and Contents
Alexander graduated from Long Beach High School in 1915. Served in the United States Navy from October 1917 to September 1919 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1922. Was an engineer for the Southern California Water Company and its predecessor company, the American States Water Company 1928-?; design engineer for water supply, developed treatment processes for purification of well waters; later chief engineer in...
Dates:
TBD
Edward R. Bowen Papers, Water Resources Collection
Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0488
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...
Dates:
1920-1942
Samuel B. Morris papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H-Mss-1059
Scope and Contents
Information on the American Water Works Association, the Grand Coulee Project, water policy, and stocks. Reports on California water problems. Built Morris Dam during his time as the Pasadena Water Department Chief Engineer and General Manager. Retired as General Manager and Chief Engineer of the Department of Water and Power for the city of Los Angeles in 1955.
Dates:
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