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John Alexander Low Waddell papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MC 79

Scope and Contents

This collection (MC 79) contains reprints of addresses and published articles written by John Alexander Low Waddell from 1886-1930. Topics covered include bridge design, engineering education, economics in engineering and the Chinese railway. The collection also includes handwritten bridge specifications on graph paper created during Waddell’s time as a consulting bridge engineer in Kansas City, Missouri, dated 1897-1898.

Dates

  • Created: 1886-1930

Creator

Extent

0.20 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Reprints of articles and addresses primarily on bridge engineering as well as handwritten bridge specifications by John Alexander Low Waddell.

Arrangement Note

The material is arranged chronologically.

Custodial History

Removed from faculty/alumni collection.

Related Materials

There is more information on John Alexander Low Waddell available in the Faculty/Alumni Collection.

Author
Amber J. D'Ambrosio
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Institute Archives and Special Collections Repository

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