Burr, Edward 1859-1952 creator mixed material monographic eng 750 3 Correspondence, military papers, scholastic records, printed materials, memorabilia, and photographs, relating chiefly to Burr's career in the U.S. Army Engineer Corps (1882-1898). Documents his service as assistant engineer of canal construction on the Columbia River (Portland and Cascade Locks, Or.), as inspector of the construction of lock gates (Cascade Locks, Or.), as supervisor of river and harbor improvements (Norfolk, Va.), and as assistant to the Engineer Commissioner of the District of Columbia. Also includes Burr's records while a student at Washington University, Saint Louis, Mo., and West Point Military Academy. Correspondents include Francis Collingwood, Wm. P. Craighill, William B. Dennis, Thomas H. Handbury, George H. Mendell, Henry Clay Newcomer, and Charles Francis Powell. Open to research. U.S. Army officer and engineer. Collection material in English. Collingwood, Francis 1834-1911 Craighill, Wm. P. (William Price) 1833-1909 Dennis, William B 1865-1937 Handbury, Thomas H Mendell, George H. (George Henry) 1831-1902 Newcomer, Henry Clay 1861- Powell, Charles Francis 1843-1907 United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Office of the Engineer Commissioner D.C. United States Military Academy. Washington University (Saint Louis, Mo.) Canals Columbia River Canals Oregon Harbors Virginia Norfolk Design and construction Locks (Hydraulic engineering) Oregon Cascade Locks Design and construction Municipal engineering Washington (D.C.) River engineering Virginia Army officers Engineers mm 79014423 Open to research. DLC 790515 20260227111654.0 mm 79014423