Papers, 1929-1974.

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Papers, 1929-1974.

Collection contains materials relating to Hurst's work as a city engineer, including correspondence, 1932-1972; extensive subject files with reports, correspondence, newspaper clippings and speeches on bridges, water supply, garbage disposal, flood control and snow removal in Winnipeg, 1936-1965; materials relating to the American Public Works Association, 1963-1974; blueprints and maps of Winnipeg; photocopies of 9 scrapbooks, 1929-1957; and papers and speeches by Hurst on water supply and flood protection, 1942-1972.

13.5 cubic ft. (33 boxes)

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American Public Works Association

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Hurst, William D. (William Donald), 1908-

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William Donald Hurst (1908- ), was the city engineer for Winnipeg, Manitoba from 1944-1971. After 1972 he worked as a consulting engineer. From the description of Papers, 1929-1974. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 28153935 William Daly Hurst was the Regional Forester for Region 3 of the United States Forest Service. Born in Parowan, Utah, on October 15, 1915, he spent the bulk of his youth in Panguitch, Utah. In 1934, Mr. H...