Description
The collection
contains Edward R. Bowen's memorandum, letters, and a report on the water supply and water
rights of various areas in Southern California. An employee of the Spring Valley Water
Company, Bowen worked as a consulting engineer for water-related enterprises in both
Southern and Northern California. Here, Bowen proposes costs and feasibility of developing
water supplies and gives background information, such as water rights, on the water
companies already in place within Southern California.