Dockweiler (John Henry) Papers, Water Resources Collection, 1857-1916
Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- John H. Dockweiler Papers, Water Resources Collection
- Dates:
- 1857-1916
- Creators:
- Dockweiler, John
- Abstract:
- John Dockweiler was a consulting engineer for water and power companies in Northern California near the San Francisco area. He represented Spring Valley Water Company, Cuyumaca Water Company, San Francisco's City Distribution System, and Marin County Water and Supply company. He worked on water projects during the early 20th century. Dockweiler's papers also include 19th century court cases such Spring Valley Water Company vs. City of San Francisco.
- Extent:
- 19 document boxes and 4 oversize boxes
- Language:
- Languages represented in the collection: English
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], John Dockweiler Papers, Water Resources Collection. Special Collections, Honnold Mudd Library, Claremont University Consortium.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains engineer papers from John Dockweiler and legal documents.
Dockweiler's papers also include 19th century court cases such Spring Valley Water Company vs. City of San Francisco.
- Biographical / historical:
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John Dockweiler was a civil engineer in San Francisco, California and was born in Lancaster, New York, February 20, 1864. In 1891 he became City Engineer of Los Angeles, serving four years, until the end of 1894. In 1895 and 1896 he was engaged in general engineering work, and in 1897 again became City Engineer, serving for two years. He represented Spring Valley Water Company, Cuyumaca Water Company, San Francisco's City Distribution System, and Marin County Water and Supply company. He worked on water projects during the early 20th century.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquisition of collection is unknown.
- Processing information:
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Arranged and Processed by Special Collections staff
- Arrangement:
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Series 1 San Francisco Water Company
Series 2 Engineer projects not in California
Series 3 California Engineer projects
Subseries 3.1 Los Angeles Engineer projects
Subseries 3.2 Pasadena, California Engineer projects
Subseries 3.3 Buclimo Mining Company
Subseries 3.4 Spring Valley Water Company
Subseries 3.5 Contra Costa Water Company
Subseries 3.6 Cuyumaca Water Company
Subseries 3.7 Engineer Projects -- Books A1 to Y
Subseries 3.8, Marin County Water and Power Company -- Books A-H
Series 4, Court Cases in California
- Accruals:
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No addition to the collection is anticipated.
- Physical location:
- Special Collections, Honnold/Mudd Library. Claremont University Consortium.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Water--Law and legislation--California.
Massachusetts. Water -- history
Dams California
Crystal Springs Dam
Contra Costa Water District (Calif.)
City Distribution System (San Francisco, Calif.)
Western Americana, 1850-1999 - Names:
- Spring Valley Water Company
(San Francisco, Calif.)
Buclimo Mining Company
Dockweiler, J. H.
Long, Percy V. (Percy Vincent), 1870-1953
Johnson, Albert, 1869-1957
Schussler, Hermann. Spring Valley Water Works, San Francisco, Cal., Constructed by Hermann Schussler, chief engineer, 1893. - Places:
- Los Angeles (Calif.) -- History
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
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August 28, 2008
© 2008
- Date Encoded:
- Finding aid encoded by Russell Michalak September 23, 2008
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact Special Collections Library staff.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], John Dockweiler Papers, Water Resources Collection. Special Collections, Honnold Mudd Library, Claremont University Consortium.
- Location of this collection:
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800 N. Dartmouth Ave.Claremont, CA 91711, US
- Contact:
- (909) 607‑3977