Robert B. Diemer papers, 1912-1965

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Summary

Creators:
Diemer, Robert B. (Robert Bernard), 1888-1966
Abstract:
Robert B. Diemer (1888-1966) was the general manager and chief engineer of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The collection contains a manuscript history of the North Platte River project (ca. 1912-25), copies of papers, articles, statements, memorabilia, photographs, and various publications related to water resources development.
Extent:
11 boxes (5.5 linear ft.) 1 oversize box
Language:
Finding aid is written in English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains a manuscript history of the North Platte River project (ca. 1912-25) and copies of papers, articles, and statements made by Robert B. Diemer while general manager and chief engineer of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Also includes memorabilia, photographs, and various publications related to water resources development.

Biographical / historical:

Diemer was born in 1888; became general manager and chief engineer of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; he died in 1966.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mrs. Robert B. Diemer, 1971.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. North Platte River project (Boxes 1-9,12).
  2. Mexico project (Box 8).
  3. Metropolitan Water District materials and Diemer memorabilia (Boxes 9-10).
  4. California Dept. of Water Resources and miscellaneous publications (Box 11).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact UCLA Library Special Collections for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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