John S. Cotton papers, 1912-1980
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cotton, John S.
- Title
- John S. Cotton papers
- Dates
- 1912-1980 (inclusive)19121980
- Quantity
- 24.37 cubic feet (54 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06499
- 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 Sterling Cotton (b. 1901) was a consulting engineer on various water and hydroelectric projects in the United States and abroad. He worked as chief engineer in charge of hydroelectric development in China prior to 1948. Cotton also served as a consultant on projects in Turkey, Korea, Israel, Afghanistan, British Columbia and in the United States.
Content Description
Collection contains materials relating to Cotton's work as an engineer, including miscellaneous blueprints (1912-1955); news clippings; correspondence (1921, 1930-1974); miscellaneous maps; 3 photograph albums of construction projects; research notebooks on dams, flood control and water resources in Asia and the Middle East (1941-1979); and subject files on water resources, hydroelectricity, flood control, and construction projects (1966-1980).
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
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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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
- Dams.
- Flood control -- Asia.
- Flood control -- Middle East.
- Flood control.
- Irrigation -- Asia.
- Irrigation -- Middle East.
- Irrigation.
- Water resources development -- Asia.
- Water resources development -- Middle East.
- Water resources development.
Form or Genre Terms
- Blueprints.
- Maps.
- Photograph albums.
Occupations
- Engineers.
