John Amos Adams papers, 1921-1974
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Adams, John Amos, 1915-
- Title
- John Amos Adams papers
- Dates
- 1921-1974 (inclusive)19211974
- Quantity
- 12.6 cubic feet (28 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 08041
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
John Amos Adams, Jr. (1915- ), a civil engineer, served with the United States Soil Conservation Service from 1935-1942, the U.S. Corps of Engineers from 1944-1946, and the U.S. Forest Service from 1946-1974.
Content Description
Collection contains materials relating to Adam's work as an engineer, including articles (1949-1965); correspondence (1957-1974); subject files containing articles, charts, correspondence, maps, newspaper clippings and reports on hydrology, flood control and water resources (1937-1953); miscellaneous maps of the United States (1934-1965); research notebooks on irrigation and flooding (1921-1965); and photographs on erosion and flooding.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Erosion -- United States.
- Flood control -- United States.
- Floods -- United States.
- Hydrology -- United States.
- Irrigation -- United States.
- Water resources development -- United States.
Form or Genre Terms
- Maps.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Civil engineers.
