10.8 Linear Feet, 10 ft. 10 in. (26 document cases, 5 in. each)
Creator
Davis, Roland P. (Roland Parker), 1884-
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown,
WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
Records of Engineer Roland P. Davis, who was associated with the College of Engineering at West Virginia University, serving
as a professor (1911-1932), and later as Dean (1932-1955). These papers document his work as a consultant, including work
for the State Road Commission as a "Consulting Bridge Engineer". There are extensive records and photographs regarding bridges
in West Virginia, including the New Martinsville Bridge, the Parkersburg suspension bridge, and others. There are also published
reports regarding West Virginia highways, and many product prospectuses in connection with concrete, rivets and bolts, steel,
and welding, among other topics. Box 1 contains biographical information regarding Roland P. Davis.
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Conditions Governing Access
No special access restriction applies.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Roland P. Davis, Engineer, Records Regarding Bridges in West Virginia,
A&M 3881, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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