Stewart F. Hicks papers, 1924-1934 (majority within 1931-1933)

Summary

Creator:

Hicks, Stewart F.

Abstract:

Stewart F. Hicks graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1927 and worked as an engineer for the Michigan State Highway Department on bridge construction projects. The Stewart F. Hicks papers primarily document Hicks's work as a bridge project engineer during the construction of the Manistee Memorial Bridge as well as academic pursuits and early professional work.

Extent:

1 linear foot
1 oversize folder
1 oversize volume

Language:

English

Call Number:

2015016 Aa 2; UAl; AC

Authors:

Finding aid created by Dallas Pillen in February, 2015

Background

Scope and Content:

The Stewart F. Hicks papers document Hicks' professional career as an engineer. The collection includes some materials related to his academic pursuits and early professional work, but the bulk of the collection relates to Hicks' work as a bridge project engineer on the Manistee Memorial Bridge. Materials relating to the Manistee Memorial Bridge project include correspondence to and from Hicks, daily reports prepared by Hicks, and project files including proposals, charts, blueprints, reports, and news regarding the bridge's dedication.

Biographical / Historical:

Stewart F. Hicks graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1927 and later earned his Master of Science from the University in 1936. His early professional work included working as an assistant to the Village Manager of the Village of Plymouth before he began working for the Michigan State Highway Department as an engineer in charge of bridge construction projects in the 1930s. Hicks worked as a bridge project engineer on a number of bridges, including the Manistee Memorial Bridge.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by Robert W. Green (donor no. 11132 ) in June, 2014.

Arrangement:

The collection is organized into two series: Academic and Professional Records and Manistee Memorial Bridge.

Accruals:

No further additions to the collection are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Bridges -- Michigan.
Bridges -- Design and construction -- Michigan.
Civil Engineering.
Engineers -- Michigan.
Bridge construction -- Michigan.
Photograph albums.

Formats:

Maps.
Photographs.

Names:

Michigan. State Highway Department.
University of Michigan. College of Engineering.
Hicks, Stewart F.

Places:

Manistee (Mich.)