A.M. Scott Correspondence

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Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
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Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], A.M. Scott Correspondence, A&M 2901, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1 in. (3 folders)
Creator:
Scott, A. M.
Abstract:
Correspondence, receipts and invitations all pertaining to Addison M. Scott, resident engineer in the U.S. Government, Ohio River Department, at Charleston, WV. Scott worked with the Great Kanawha River improvement project sponsored by the U.S. from 1873 until his retirement in 1901. Correspondence covers the years 1874-1882, with one letter dated 1912. Two letters to Scott are undated. Collection contains forty-two items addressed to Scott in Charleston, with one letter written by Scott. The majority of correspondence discusses personal and/or family matters. Correspondents include Theo. Schoonmaker, engineer on the Chicago & North Western R.R., G.H. Boynton, engineer, Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific R.R., J.M. Vandergrift and William Weston, civil engineers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], A.M. Scott Correspondence, A&M 2901, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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