Charles H. Lee papers, bulk 1912-1955.

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Charles H. Lee papers, bulk 1912-1955.

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Reports, correspondence, documents, maps, photographs, news clippings, etc. pertaining to projects in hydraulics, sanitation, irrigation, municipal water supply, surface water and groundwater hydrology, and soil in California and other Western states, particularly for the City of Los Angeles regarding water supply from the Owens Valley.

ca. 24 lin. ft. (53 boxes)

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Spring Valley Water Company.

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Golden Gate International Exposition (1939-1940 : San Francisco, Calif.)

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History It has been said that with two great bridges in the course of construction, there began in San Francisco, in about 1933, a substantial feeling that a celebration or exposition should be held to commemorate their completion. As the plans for an exposition developed, it seemed fitting that its theme should be man's progress in communication, transportation, trade and industry, since these were the fields symbolized by the bridges. The S...

Lee, Charles H. (Charles Hamilton), 1883-1967

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Biographical Information Charles Hamilton Lee was born February 1, 1883, in Oakland, California, and graduated from the University of California, Riverside, with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1905. He began his career as a hydrographer for the U.S. Geological Survey but resigned in 1906 to become assistant engineer for the city of Los Angeles. From 1906-1911, he was involved in the design and construction of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. During ...