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Erwin U. Moser papers, 1916-1995
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Moser, Erwin U.
- Title
- Erwin U. Moser papers
- Dates
- 1916-1995 (inclusive)19161995
- Quantity
- 1 box, (0.5 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- USU_COLL MSS 460
- Summary
- This collection contains materials collected by Erwin U. Moser, including papers related to his work as an engineer and his membership in various professional and civic organizations.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Edwin Ulrich Moser was born to Joseph and Anna F. Moser in Whitney, Idaho on June 2, 1899. He served in the Student Army Club Training Corps in 1918 and the Reserve OfficersTraining Corps at Utah State Agricultural College from 1919 to 1920. After his involvement in the ROTC, Moser served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Zealand from November 1920 to November 1923. In 1927, Moser graduated from USAC and married Faye A. Yeaman in the Logan, Utah, Temple on June 22. Moser was employed as a city engineer for Logan, Assistant State Aeronautics Director, Cache County Engineer, and a private land surveyor.
Moser was also involved in many organizations including the Logan Lion’s club, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Erwin U. Moser died on May 15, 1995 in Logan, Utah.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains papers relating to Moser’s engineering career and membership records pertaining to his involvement various organizations. Most of the papers relate to engineering projects in Cache Valley including irrigation, sewer, and other water projects. These papers include legal and administrative documents, blueprints, correspondence, and planning notes.
Additional documents are associated with the professional organizations of which Moser was a part, such as the Logan Lions Club or the American Society of Civil Engineers. These documents include of pamphlets, organizational records, correspondence, and agendas.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Erwin U. Moser papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Erwin U. Moser USU_COLL MSS 460, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_COLL MSS 460, USUSCA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by document type
Processing Note
Processed in June of 2019
Acquisition Information
The provenance of this material is unknown.
Related Materials
Logan-Cache Airport blueprints, 1941-1970COLL MSS 194
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Personal, 1995Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Erwin U. Moser Obituary |
1995 |
Professional Organizations, 1930-1945Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 2 | Lion's Club Pamphlets |
1930-1940 |
| 1 | 3 | Erwin Moser Lion Club correspondence and Logan Lion's Club attendance record |
1939-1945 |
| 1 | 4 | American Society of Civil Engineers: Code of Ethics, Constitution and By Laws, code of practice, and aims and activities |
1916-1938 |
| 1 | 5 | American Society of Civil Engineers Annual Convention announcements and attendance lists |
1940-1941 |
| 1 | 6 | American Society of Civil Engineers correspondence to Erwin U. Moser and membership roster |
1941-1945 |
| 1 | 7 | American Society of Engineers Memorandums |
1938-1941 |
| 1 | 8 | The Society of American Military Engineers membership application, aims and activities, and membership obligations |
1941 |
| 1 | 9 | Utah Municipal League roster, league legislative program, and Aviation Committee correspondence |
1945 |
Projects, 1929-1953Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 10 | Sewer construction brochures: Oliver United Filters Inc (sewage treatment and sludge dewatering), and MD sewer connection brochure |
1938, undated |
| 1 | 11 | Hyrum Irrigation Compay on Blacksmith Fork canals and Millville field irrigation plans, notes, and blueprints |
1924-1928 |
| 1 | 12 | APP NO. 10610-10612: Providence- Blacksmith Fork irrigation company and Millville irrigation company project mutual agreements, correspondence, and graph |
1927-1929 |
| 1 | 13 | Project A-1161: Margaret C. Hoffman (client) irrigation and water diversion project in North Logan (Amalga) correspondence, legal documents, and checks |
1931 April-1939 October |
| 1 | 14 | Project A-1161: Margaret C. Hoffman (client) irrigation and water diversion project correspondence, legal documents, and assignment of water rights |
1940 August-1947 November |
| 1 | 15 | Project NO. 22462: Nephi J Bott (client) project to appropriate water from a spring in Logan Canyon for domestic purposes, correspondence, legal documents |
1950-1953 |
Miscellaneous materials, 1944-1945Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 16 | Cub River Water Supply gauge data of Willow Flat and Bloom Lake, Idaho |
1944-1945 |
| 1 | 17 | Miscellaneous envelopes, notes, and membership bill statements |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civil engineering
- Water management.
- Water rights.
Personal Names
- Bott, Nephi J.
- Hoffman, Margaret C.
Corporate Names
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Lions Clubs International--Logan (Utah)
- Society of American Military Engineers
Geographical Names
- Cache Valley (Utah and Idaho)
Finding aid/Register created by Alyson Griggs and Clint Pumphrey
2019
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