Morris (Samuel Brooks) papers, 1934-1940

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Summary

Title:
Samuel Brooks Morris papers
Dates:
1934-1940
Creators:
Morris, Samuel Brooks
Abstract:
Correspondence, memos, notes, minutes, reports, bulletins, and maps from his work for the National Resources Committee and the National Resources Planning Board pertaining to the water flow of District 11 (Washington, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, and Northern California). Correspondents include Donald M. Baker and F. H. Fowler.
Extent:
9.5 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[item identification], Samuel Brooks Morris papers (SC0172). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence, memos, notes, minutes, reports, bulletins, and maps from his work for the National Resources Committee and the National Resources Planning Board pertaining to the water flow of District 11 (Washington, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, and Northern California). Correspondents include Donald M. Baker and F. H. Fowler.

Biographical / historical:

Samuel Brooks Morris (1890-1962) was born in Los Angeles, California. Morris graduated from Stanford University in 1911 with a degree in civil engineering. He would later continue on to become a Professor of civil engineering, and later Head of the Civil Engineering Department (1935-1944) and then Dean of the School of Engineering (1936-1945) at Stanford.

Acquisition information:
Administrative transfer, School of Engineering, 1977.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
University Archives staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-01-12 10:51:02 -0800 .

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Preferred citation:

[item identification], Samuel Brooks Morris papers (SC0172). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Stanford University Archives, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
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