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Found 3 collections related to Water-supply -- New York (State) -- New York

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Phelps, J. W. (John Wolcott), 1813-1885
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2399
John Wolcott Phelps (1813-1885) was a graduate of West Point, Brigadier General in the U.S. Army, and the presidential candidate of the anti-Masonic American Party in 1880. The collection consists of his correspondence, writings on politics and... more
New York (N.Y.). Commissioners of the Croton Aqueduct Dept
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2163
.92 linear feet (8 volumes)
This collection is comprised of 8 volumes that document the creation and management of the Croton Aqueduct (1835-1884). Volume topics include: land acquisition for the aqueduct (1835-1869); disbursements for the aqueduct (1854-1864);... more
Church, B. S. (Benjamin Silliman), 1836-
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 4195
.1 linear feet (1 folder)
Benjamin Silliman Church was a civil engineer who spent much of his career working on improvements to the Croton Aqueduct. The papers consist of a small quantity of material created or retained by Church during the course of his career as an... more