Guide to the Cornell University College Of Engineering Summer Surveying Camp Records,
1874-1958.

Collection Number: 16-4-956

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-3530
Fax: (607) 255-9524
rareref@cornell.edu
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:
M. Moran and L. Yee
Date completed:
May 1986
EAD encoding:
Evan Fay Earle, October 2007

© 2007 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Cornell University College of Engineering summer surveying camp records, 1874-1958.
Collection Number:
16-4-956
Creator:
Cornell University.College of Engineering.
Quantity:
12 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Maps/Charts, Research Materials
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Land survey maps drawn by Cornell Civil Engineering students during summer surveying camps at various locations in New York State, including Cayuga, Cayuta, Canandaigua, Keuka, Owasco, and Skaneateles Lakes; an index showing the location of the camp each year; surveyor's field book, 1934; diary of the Cayuga Lake Survey kept by successive groups of students, 1874-1879; and a "Camp Cascadilla" kitchen inventory, 1908.
Language:
Collection material in English

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Land survey maps drawn by Cornell Civil Engineering students during summer surveying camps at various locations in New York State, including Cayuga, Cayuta, Canandaigua, Keuka, Owasco, and Skaneateles Lakes; an index showing the location of the camp each year; surveyor's field book, 1934; diary of the Cayuga Lake Survey kept by successive groups of students, 1874-1879; and a "Camp Cascadilla" kitchen inventory, 1908.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Cornell University.
Cornell University--Students.

Subjects:
Surveying.
Topographical surveying.

Places:
Canandaigua Lake (N.Y.)
Cayuga Lake (N.Y.)
Cayuta Lake (N.Y.)
Keuka Lake (N.Y.)
Owasco Lake (N.Y.)
Skaneateles (N.Y.)

Form and Genre Terms:
Land surveys.
Maps.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Cornell University College of Engineering summer surveying camp records, #16\4\956. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST

Description
Container
Link to a partial finding aid. PDF file.
Only maps are covered by this finding aid, other material is not included.