Albert Stevens Fry papers, 1920-1968
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fry, Albert Stevens.
- Title
- Albert Stevens Fry papers
- Dates
- 1920-1968 (inclusive)19201968
- Quantity
- 1.35 cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06717
- 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
Albert Stevens Fry (1892-1974), a civil engineer, worked for the Morgan Engineering Company of Memphis, Tennessee, from 1913-1931 designing flood control projects. From 1931-1933 he served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and from 1933-1961 he was head of the Hydraulic Data Branch of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), which forecast flood levels for the Tennessee river and its tributaries. In 1961 Fry retired from the TVA and served as an engineering consultant to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Content Description
Collection contains articles by Fry on stream flow and reservoirs (1950-1957); speeches on surface runoff and hydrology (1945-1952); correspondence, mostly regarding application for employment with the TVA (1931-1933, 1968); a report written by Fry on advertising problems at Morgan Engineering Company (1920); and newspaper clippings.
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
- Water resources development -- United States.
Corporate Names
- Morgan Engineering Company.
Occupations
- Civil engineers.
