Humphreys, D. C. (David Carlisle), 1855-1921
Dates
- Existence: 1855 - 1921
Biography
C.E., W&L, 1878. Instructor of mathematics, W&L, 1877-78; adjunct professor of applied math, W&L, 1885; Thomas A. Scott professor of applied math, W&L, 1889; (Thomas A. Scott) professor of civil engineering, W&L, 1896-1921; dean school of engineering, W&L, 1904; dean school of applied science, W&L, 1912-21. See Who's Who, 1918-1919.
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
"A report on additional water supply for Lexington, Va. made Nov. 17th, 1904.", 1904-11-17
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.
Buena Vista - Waverly, 1890
This file consists of a map of west Buenva Vista and Waverly from 1890.
David Carlisle Humphreys land survey field books
This collection consists of ten notebooks of Humphrey's surveys of Lexington, Buena Vista, and surrounding areas in Virginia, including surveys for the Lexington Development Company.
Photograph of D. C. Humphreys' Home
This collection consists of an albumen photograph of D. C. Humphreys' home in Lexington, Virginia. Humphreys was a professor at Washington and Lee University.
Photograph of Graham Hall drawing
William Paxton Houston Papers
Includes letters written to Houston (1900-1902) when he was a member of the Board of Trustees of Washington and Lee University; papers, notebook, clippings concerning the issue of sectarianism at Washington and Lee. Correspondents include David Carlisle Humphreys, William Caruthers Preston, Henry St. George.