William Barclay Parsons papers, 1880-1939.

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Creator

Parsons, William Barclay, 1859-1932.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• 6 linear feet (18 boxes)

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of correspondence, lecture notes, and materials used in preparation of Parsons's book, Engineersand Engineering in the Renaissance, published in 1939. Correspondence, 1881-1900, relates to his student days at the Columbia University School of Mines, appointments to various railroads, and activity as Columbia trustee. Notes on lectures about mining at Columbia, 1880-1881, areillustrated with drawings and plates. Materials used in the preparation of Parsons's book include final typescript,proofs, illustrations, maps, notebooks, and other source materials.

Biographical/Historical Note

William Barclay Parsons (1859-1932) was an American civil engineer.

Controlled Access Terms

• Parsons, William Barclay, 1859-1932.
• Columbia University. School of Mines -- Students.
• Engineering -- History -- 16th century.
• Mining schools and education.
• Drawings.
• Maps.
• Civil engineers.
• College trustees.