Roland P. Davis, Engineer, Records regarding Bridges in West Virginia

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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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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Roland P. Davis, Engineer, Records Regarding Bridges in West Virginia, A&M 3881, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
10.8 Linear Feet 10 ft. 10 in. (26 document cases, 5 in. each)
Creator:
Davis, Roland P. (Roland Parker), 1884-
Abstract:
Records of Engineer Roland P. Davis, who was associated with the College of Engineering at West Virginia University, serving as a professor (1911-1932), and later as Dean (1932-1955). These papers document his work as a consultant, including work for the State Road Commission as a "Consulting Bridge Engineer". There are extensive records and photographs regarding bridges in West Virginia, including the New Martinsville Bridge, the Parkersburg suspension bridge, and others. There are also published reports regarding West Virginia highways, and many product prospectuses in connection with concrete, rivets and bolts, steel, and welding, among other topics. Box 1 contains biographical information regarding Roland P. Davis.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Roland P. Davis, Engineer, Records Regarding Bridges in West Virginia, A&M 3881, 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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