John Alexander Low Waddell papers
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.
- 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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Institute Archives and Special Collections
Rensselaer Libraries, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy NY 12180-3590 US
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