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Kemp on Suspension Bridges, 1967-1997 and undated, bulk 1972-1978 (Includes facsimiles), bulk: Bulk, 1972–1978

 File — Box: 180

Scope and Contents

Kemp published articles on suspension bridges and bridge engineers for the Institution of Structural Engineers and ASCE. The box includes draft articles, correspondence, conference programs, and engineering drawings. The box also includes facsimiles of the following: photographs, engineering drawings, articles and book excerpts. Subjects include the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, suspension bridges 1801-1870, the Brooklyn Bridge, ASCE conference, Charles Ellet Jr., James Finley, and John Roebling. Correspondents include Kemp, R.J.M. Sutherland, Richard R. Torrens, Margaret Latimer and A.P. Wenzel. The following oversize items were moved to Map Cabinet 12, Drawer 8, Folder 4: eight sheets of draft articles (1973), four sheets of newspaper (1983), two brochures (undated), two posters (1982), one sheet of conference schedule (1972).

Dates

  • Creation: 1967-1997 and undated, bulk 1972-1978 (Includes facsimiles)
  • Creation: Majority of material found within Bulk, 1972–1978

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

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