Willis Chapel Barrett papers , 1940-1946

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Barrett, Willis Chapel, 1891-1963
Title
Willis Chapel Barrett papers
Dates
1940-1946 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet, (3 containers)  :  3 clamshell boxes
Collection Number
Ax 115
Summary
Willis Chapel Barrett (1891-1963) was a civil engineer who worked for the U.S. State Department on the Yellow River conservancy project in China. The collection contains project files, reports, correspondence, and maps.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Willis Chapel Barrett (1891-1963) was a civil engineer. He worked for the U.S. State Department on the Yellow River conservancy project in China.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains project files, reports, correspondence, and maps.

Project files are organized by title and titles include Huai River Commission, Irrigation and Dr. Delta, State Department, Yangtze Tributaries, Yellow River, and Final Report.

The Huai River Commission project material regards flood control, navigation and irrigation.

There is also a folder of personal material and a folder of miscellaneous material.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Civil engineering--China
  • Civil engineers--United States
  • Flood control--China--Huai River
  • River engineering--China

Corporate Names

  • Huai River Commission

Geographical Names

  • Yangtze River (China)
  • Yellow River (China)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Maps
  • Project files