Abstract

Professional papers of Gerard Hendrik Matthes, a hydraulic engineer and member of the U.S. Geological Survey.

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION From the Collection: Professional papers of Gerard Hendrik Matthes, a hydraulic engineer and member of the U.S. Geological Survey, include material about projects investigating the Potomac, Susquehanna, Mississippi, Atchafalaya, Tennessee, Missouri, California, Ohio, and other rivers worldwide. Matthes was concerned about water policy, water conservation, and the legal aspects of of river and flood control. The collection includes clippings, pamphlets, notes, reports, maps, surveys, blueprints,...