John Klorer papers, 1920-1946 | Louisiana Research Collection
By Jazmin Smith
Collection Overview
Title: John Klorer papers, 1920-1946
ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 59
Primary Creator: Klorer, John.
Extent: 4.0 Boxes. More info below.
Arrangement: The collection is arranged by topic as follows: correspondence, arranged chronologically; circulars, arranged chronologically; other papers; notes; clippings; projects with correspondence reports, maps, and other papers; reports; and survey maps. The collection consists of 4 boxes and is 2 linear feet.
Date Acquired: 08/00/1949. More info below under Accruals.
Subjects: Bonnet Carre Floodway (La.), Canals -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., Engineers -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., Flood control -- Louisiana -- History., Klorer, John., Louisiana -- History -- 20th century., Mississippi River., Municipal water supply -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., Orleans Levee District., Orleans Parish Levee Board., Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans., Waterways -- Louisiana.
Forms of Material: Circulars (fliers), Clippings (information artifacts), Correspondence., Maps., Topographic surveys.
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
John Klorer was a chief engineer with the New Orleans Levee Board (1930-1934), chief engineer with the State of Louisiana (1935-1936) and consulting and planning engineer with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.
The collection contains papers related to Klorer's career, including his appointment as supervising engineer for New Orleans, records related to the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board, and directives from the Defense Plant Corporation in Washington. Of special interest are letters to Klorer from John H. Overton and Allen J. Ellender, Senators from Louisiana, which mention the administration of Louisiana Governor Sam Jones.
Biographical Note
Subject/Index Terms
Bonnet Carre Floodway (La.)
Canals -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Engineers -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Flood control -- Louisiana -- History.
Klorer, John.
Louisiana -- History -- 20th century.
Mississippi River.
Municipal water supply -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Orleans Levee District.
Orleans Parish Levee Board.
Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.
Waterways -- Louisiana.
Administrative Information
Repository: Louisiana Research Collection
Accruals: A second addition to the collection was made in June 1950.
Alternate Extent Statement: 2 linear feet
Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.
Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Acquisition Source: John A. and Richard Klorer.
Acquisition Method: Gift.
Preferred Citation: John Klorer papers, Manuscripts Collection 59, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.
Processing Information: The collection was processed (cataloged) in June 1950 and July 1952, and re-cataloged in January 1964. Collection added to Archon 5/11/2010. Subject headings and creator added 7/26/2010.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon by LAC Group in 2011. Revised by LAC Group 4/27/2011.
Other Note: OCLC Number: 647403915
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: Correspondence, circulars and other papers],
[Box 2: Correspondence, maps, reports and other papers],
[Box 3: Reports, survey maps and other papers],
[Box 4: Correspondence, maps, reports and other papers],
[All]
- Box 1: Correspondence, circulars and other papers
- Folder 1: Correspondence, 1920-1937
- Folder 2: Correspondence, 1939-1941
- Folder 3: Circulars, 1940
- Folder 4: Circulars, 1941 January
- Folder 5: Circulars, 1941 February
- Folder 6: Circulars, 1941 March
- Folder 7: Circulars, 1941 April
- Folder 8: Circulars, 1941 May
- Folder 9: Circulars, 1941 June-July
- Folder 10: Circulars, 1941 August-September
- Folder 11: Circulars, 1941 October-November
- Folder 12: Circulars, 1941 December
- Folder 12a: Circulars, 1941 December 24 and 31
- Folder 13: Circulars, 1942 January and March
- Folder 14: Circulars, 1943 January and August
- Folder 15: Circulars, 1943 September and November
- Folder 16: Other papers, 1920-1921
- Folder 17: Other papers
- Folder 18: Black notes
- Folder 19: Notes
- Folder 20: Newspaper clippings, 1939 January-February
- Folder 21: Printed matter, 1934-1942
- Folder 22: Blueprint, undated
- Folder 1: Correspondence, 1920-1937
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: Correspondence, circulars and other papers],
[Box 2: Correspondence, maps, reports and other papers],
[Box 3: Reports, survey maps and other papers],
[Box 4: Correspondence, maps, reports and other papers],
[All]
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