McDowell, William George, 1850-1921
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1850 - 1921
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
"A report on additional water supply for Lexington, Va. made Nov. 17th, 1904.", 1904-11-17
File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
A typescript report by leading engineers of the community outlining four unique plans for supplementing the Lexington, Virginia water-supply. At the time, the local resevoir and general supply was suffering from a lack of rain. The report includes data on the local springs (water output and elevations) and historical rain fall data for the vicinity.
Dates:
1904-11-17
Collection relating to proposal to hang photos of McCormick family portraits in Rockbridge County Courthouse
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0108
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 35 items relating to a proposal to hang portraits of Cyrus, Leander, and Robert McCormick in the Rockbridge County Courthouse, including a memorandum from Cyrus Bentley II dated January 6, 1912 and copies of memoranda and correspondence from William A. Anderson, William G. McDowell, and other parties.
Dates:
Inclusive 1911-1912
Rockbridge Historical Society collection of deeds
Collection — Box: 1, Folder: 1-35
Identifier: WLU -Coll-0043
Scope and Contents
A collection of original land deeds and indentures from the vicinity of Rockbridge County, Virginia collected by the Rockbridge Historical Society.
Dates:
1748 - 1920
William George McDowell Papers
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0076
Scope and Contents
This collection includes manuscript and typecript sketches of 41 Washington and Lee Alumni who served in the American Civil War. The materials were compiled for a proposed memorial volume which was never completed. Included are letters to McDowell from veterans, descendants of veterans, and associates answering his request for information.
Dates:
Inclusive 1910-1914