Alexandria Canal
- Containers:
- Box 115
- Scope and content:
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The box includes corrected copies of the Kemp's book, The Alexandria Canal: Its History and Preservation. It also includes correspondence, restoration coordination plans, expense sheets, engineering drawings, a map of the Transpotomac Canal Center, a presentation script, hand notes, brochures, bulletins, newsletters, and photographic prints of the Alexandria Canal. The box includes a facsimile report on the Alexandria Canal Aqueduct and natural cement illustrations. Finally, it includes book reviews and correspondence regarding natural cement mills. The following items were moved to Map Cabinet 12, Drawer 4, Folder 8: 17 engineering drawings (1980-1986), 14 facsimile engineering drawings (1837), 3 clippings (1985).
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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West Virginia & Regional History CenterWest Virginia UniversityP.O. Box 60691549 University AvenueMorgantown, WV 26506
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Lori HostuttlerEmail: lori.hostuttler@mail.wvu.eduPhone: (304) 293-3536Web: wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu
- Parent restrictions:
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All or part of this collection is stored offsite. Please make an appointment prior to visiting.
Researchers may access digitized and born digital materials by visiting the link attached to each item or by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc.
- Parent terms of access:
- Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.