Greeley and Hansen, Engineers records, 1955-1968.
Collection Number: 2874

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Greeley and Hansen, Engineers records, 1955-1968.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
2874
Abstract:
Consulting reports, reprints, and articles pertaining to water resources and sanitation projects written by Samuel A. Greeley, Paul Hansen, their staff, and others.
Creator:
Greeley and Hansen, Engineers
Quanitities:
4 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Consulting reports, reprints, and articles pertaining to water resources and sanitation projects written by Samuel A. Greeley, Paul Hansen, their staff, and others.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:

Greeley and Hansen, Engineers records, #2874. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

SUBJECTS

Names:
Greeley, Samuel A., approximately 1883-1968.
Hansen, Paul, 1920-1944.
Subjects:
Water resources.
Sanitary engineers.
Sanitary engineering.
Conservation of natural resources.

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Series I. Consulting Reports
Scope and Contents
Specifications and Instructions. Approx. 200 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H file number S-217.
Box 1 Folder 1
Sewage Disposal Project, Gambles Hill Road Pumping Station, Richmond, Virginia,
1955-10
Scope and Contents
Progress Report No. 2. Compiled with Charles A. Maguire and Elson T. Killam. Approx. 100 pp., text, tables, maps. G & H S-145.
Box 1 Folder 2
Objectives of Sewage Treatment and Facilities Required, Deer Island Sewage Treatment Plant, Boston, Massachusetts,
1955-10
Scope and Contents
Progress Report No. 2. Supplement No. 3. compiled with Charles A. MacGuire and Elson T. Killam. Approx. 40 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-145.
Box 1 Folder 3
Settling Tanks, Deer Island Sewage Treatment Plant, Boston, Massachusetts,
1956-08
Scope and Contents
Report to G & H, Charles A. Maguire and Elson I. Killam by Pi-Square Engineering Company, Boston. Approx. 40 pp., text, tables.
Box 1 Folder 4
Detailed Studies on Hydraulic Transients and Pump Controls, Deer Island Sewage Treatment Plant,
1956-04
Box 1 Folder 5
Report on Financing the Acquisition, Improvement, and Operation of the Woodlawn Water Company,
1960-07
Box 1 Folder 6
Report on Financing Water Works Improvements, Skokie, Illinois,
1963-04
Scope and Contents
Empresas Publicas De Medellin, Medellin Columbia. Approx. 200 pp., text, tables, figures. Written in English and Spanish. G & H S-186
Box 1 Folder 7
Reports on Proposed Sanitary Sewerage Project for Medellin, Columbia and Environs,
1963-12
Scope and Contents
"This report summarizes the results of our studies to determine the best procedures for improving the operation and increasing the capacity of the existing incinerating plant, and to estimate the effects on refuse collection and disposal costs of combining the collections of combustible and noncombustible refuse." Approx. 10 pp., text, some tables, three figures (floor plans, elevations and sections) not included in the copy. G & H G-259
Box 1 Folder 8
Report on Incinerating Plant, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin,
1963-12
Box 1 Folder 9
Report on Refuse Disposal, Northeastern Milwaukee County, Wisconsin,
1964-01
Scope and Contents
Approx. 10 pp., text, and some tables. G & H M-254
Box 1 Folder 10
Project for the Expansion of Water Supply and Sewerage Facilities of Lima, Peru, Corporacion De Saneamiento De Lima,
1964-01
Scope and Contents
"…we have reviewed the existing refuse collection and disposal practices of the member municipalities in the North Suburban Council on Refuse Disposal, have determined the refuse quantities for which capacity should be provided now and in the future, and have developed alternate projects, including estimates of first and long range refuse disposal problem of the Council area." Communities include Deerfield, Des Plains, Glencoe, Glenview, Golf, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Mt. Prospect, Niles Northbrook, Northfield, Park Ridge, Skokie, Wilmette, Winnetka. Approx. 90 pp., text, tables, Maps. G & H G255.
Box 1 Folder 11
Report on Refuse Disposal, North Suburban Council on Refuse Disposal, Wilmette, Illinois,
1964-02
Scope and Contents
"This manual is a working guide. It sets forth in non-technical language the basic considerations in providing refuse service, the methods available, comparative, costs, sanitary code requirements, procedures to be followed, and offers practical suggestions for planning and carrying out a successful refuse collections and disposal project." Approx. 69 pp., text, tables, figures.
Box 1 Folder 12
Municipal Refuse Collections and Disposal, Office for Local Government, New York State,
1964-09
Scope and Contents
"A detailed, comprehensive study has been made of the charges to the five northeast Ramsey County suburban communities (Falcon Heights, Maplewood, North Saint Paul, Roseville, White Bear Lake)… This report sets forth pertinent data relative to the fairness of such charges, and recommends a method of computing rates for suburban sewage disposal service." Approx. 125 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-266
Box 1 Folder 13
Report on the Present Charges by Saint Paul for Sewage Disposal, Five Northeast Suburban Communities, Ramsey County, Minnesota,
1964-07
Scope and Contents
Approx.. 30 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H M-250.
Box 1 Folder 14
Report on Appraisal of Water Supply Facilities of Fairview Utility Company, Mount Prospect, Illinois
1964-11
Box 1 Folder 15
Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal, Bid Bond, Agreement, Performance Bond, Statutory Bond and Specification for 1962 Waterworks Improvements, Tulsa Oklahoma,
1965-01
Scope and Contents
Part 1 - Basic Data. Approx. 100 pp., Text, Tables, maps. Report written in Spanish and English. G & H S-254.
Box 1 Folder 16
Feasibility Study for Sewage Disposal, Institute Nacional De Planificacion, Lima Peru,
1965-01
Scope and Contents
Part 2, Project North Outfall; Part 3, Project South Outfall. Approx. 50 pp., text, tables, figures. Report written in Spanish and English. G & H S-254
Box 1 Folder 17
Feasibility Study for Sewage Disposal, Institute Nacional De Planificacion, Lima Peru,
1965-09
Scope and Contents
"The design incorporated in the Preliminary Plans provides for the elimination of all discharges of untreated and unchlorinated overflows from combined sewers into Hutchinson River, Eastchester Bay and the Upper East River east of Ferry Point Park by the construction of a system of new, relief and overflow outlet sewers and treatment plants at Boston Road, Conner Street, Bushnell Avenue and Throngs Neck Boulevard." Approx. 150 pp., text, tables figures. G & H S-237.
Box 1 Folder 18
Report on Preliminary Design, Vol. 1 - Report, Marginal Pollution Control Project, Eastchester Bay, Department of Public Works, New York City,
1965-02
Scope and Contents
This volume contains the preliminary plans and profiles of the proposed sewers and the preliminary outline plans for the four treatment plants. Approx. 150 pp., plans and figures. G & H S-237.
Box 1 Folder 19
Report on Preliminary Design, Vol. 2 - Plans, Marginal Pollution Control Project, Eastchester Bay, Department of Public Works, New York,
1965-02
Scope and Contents
Report compiled with Bannister Engineering Co., St. Paul. Approx. 200 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-275.
Box 1 Folder 20
Report on Sewerage and Sewerage Treatment, South St. Paul, Minnesota,
1965-02
Scope and Contents
"The new Lake View Pumping Station, a distribution system pumping station to be located on Wilson Avenue between Claredon Avenue and Marine Drive, will replace the existing Lake View Pumping Station… It will serve the most easterly area of the North Zone of the Chicago Water System." Approx. 180 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H W-235.
Box 1 Folder 21
Report on Design, Lake View Pumping Station, Department of Public Works, Chicago,
1965-03
Scope and Contents
"This report summarizes the studies made to establish a program of progressive construction which will be compatible with the over-all program of sewer construction proposed in the 1962 Report. (Report on Proposed West and Northwest Sewers, G & H, June 1962)." Approx. 25 pp., tables, text, maps. G & H S-142. (In a folder)
Box 1 Folder 22
Report of Sewerage for the Northwest Area, The Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago,
1965-07
Scope and Contents
Approx. 20 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-142.
Box 1 Folder 23
Brief Report Prompted by a Proposal to Abandon the West Side Lagoons, The Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago,
1965-07
Scope and Contents
Contains Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal, Agreement, Performance Bond and Specifications. Approx. 80 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-51.
Box 1 Folder 24
Comprehensive Sewer Project, Conversation of Trickling Filter Structure to Final Sedimentation Tank No. 5, The Greater Peoria Sanitary and Sewage Disposal District, Peoria County, Illinois,
1965-08
Scope and Contents
Approx. 15 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-284
Box 1 Folder 25
Report on Incinerating Plant, Roanoke, Virginia,
1965-02
Scope and Contents
Approx. 25 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-284.
Box 1 Folder 26
Study and Report on Methods of Sludge Disposal at North Side Sludge Disposal Plant, Houston, Texas,
1965-09
Box 1 Folder 27
Report on the Sanitary Sewer System, Glenview, Illinois,
1966-01
Scope and Contents
Approx. 40 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H G-169.
Box 1 Folder 28
Report on Refuse Disposal, Norfolk, Virginia,
1966-03
Scope and Contents
Approx. 20 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-77.
Box 2 Folder 29
Report on Proposed Aeration Facilities, Sanitary District of Rockford, Illinois,
1966-02
Scope and Contents
Approx. 30 pp., text, tables. G & H S-271.
Box 2 Folder 30
Review of Proposed Industrial Waste Charges, Kellogg Company, Battlecreek, Michigan
1966-02
Scope and Contents
Approx. 20 pp., text, tables. G & H S-293.
Box 2 Folder 31
Report on the Treatment and Disposal of Wastes from the S.B. Foot Tanning Company, Red Wing, Minnesota,
1966-05
Scope and Contents
Approx. 30 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-288.
Box 2 Folder 32
Report on Liquid Industrial Wastes from West Bend Company Plant, West Bend, Wisconsin,
1966-05
Scope and Contents
Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal, Agreement, Bond and Specifications. Approx. 20 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-77
Box 2 Folder 33
Sewage Treatment Plant Additions, Sanitary District of Rockford, Rockford, Illinois,
1966-05
Scope and Contents
Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, …Specifications. Approx. 250 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H W-244.
Box 2 Folder 34
Sewage Treatment Plant Additions, Sanitary District of Rockford, Rockford, Illinois,
1966-08
Scope and Contents
Specifications and instructions. Approx. 50 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-215.
Box 2 Folder 35
Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Glenview, Illinois,
1966-07
Scope and Contents
Prepared with Harza Engineers. "The water resources of the Western Region of New York State have been inventoried in this reconnaissance. Water needs and opportunities for development were identified and projected by decades to the year 2020. The cost of development of potential facilities were estimated and alternative ways of combining the facilities to meet the projected requirements were investigated." Approx.. 150 pp., text, tables, figures.
Box 2 Folder 36
Reconnaissance of Water Resources Potentials for Western New York Area, New York State Water Resources Commission,
1966-08
Scope and Contents
Prepared with Harza Engineers, Chicago. Report includes Appendices A-G. Approx. 250 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H W-244.
Box 2 Folder 37
Reconnaissance of Water Resources Potentials for West New York, New York State Water Resources Commission,
1966-08
Scope and Contents
Prepared with Harza Engineers, Chicago. Report includes Appendices H-Q. Approx. 150 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H W-244.
Box 2 Folder 38
Reconnaissance of Water Resources Potentials for Western New York Area, New York Water Resources Commission,
1966-08
Scope and Contents
The report presents the general provisions and detail specifications for the plant in Park Forest. Approx. 100 pp., G & H W-134.
Box 2 Folder 39
Specifications for Water Supply Improvements, Sludge Disposal, Park Forest, Illinois,
1966-11
Scope and Contents
Volume II. "…we have reviewed the works and operations of the District, have made estimates of the future needs for additional facilities, including estimates of cost, and are presenting to you herewith our report (Updated Vol. II) stating our findings and recommendations." Approx. 150 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-142.
Box 2 Folder 40
Report on Sewage Works and Sanitation, Metropolitan Sanitary District of Chicago,
1966-09
Scope and Contents
"...this study was undertaken to determine overall construction needs for water pollution control works that will restore water quality to acceptable levels in many reaches of out State's waterways." Approx. 30 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H W-301.
Box 2 Folder 41
Study of Needs for Water Pollution Control Works, Joint Legislative Committee on Water Resources Planning, State of Michigan,
1966-12
Scope and Contents
Vo. V, Part 2. Approx. 40 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-142
Box 2 Folder 42
Reports on Sludge Disposal, Calumet Plant, Metropolitan Sanitary District of Chicago,
1966-05
Scope and Contents
Part I - Part IV. Approx. 80 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-254. Printed in English and Spanish.
Box 2 Folder 43
Feasibility Study for Sewage Disposal, Instituto Nacional De planificacion, Lima Peru,
1966-07
Scope and Contents
Part IV. Approx. 20 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-254. Printed in English and Spanish.
Box 2 Folder 44
Feasibility Study for Sewage Disposal, Instituto Nacional De planificacion, Lima Peru,
1966-07
Scope and Contents
Approx. 25 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H G-40.
Box 2 Folder 45
Report on Additional Refuse Incinerating Capacity, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
1966-07
Scope and Contents
Approx. 150 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H G-294.
Box 2 Folder 46
Report on Refuse Disposal, Kent County, Michigan,
1966-10
Box 2 Folder 47
Report on Water Supply, Lake Forest, Illinois,
1967-01
Scope and Contents
Part III. Contract Documents and Specifications. Approx. 20 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H W-120.
Box 2 Folder 48
Ball Valve Purchase, Water Department, Sioux Falls, South Dakota,
1967-03
Scope and Contents
Approx. 25 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-305.
Box 2 Folder 49
Report on Wastewater Treatment, Quaker Oats Company, Pekin, Illinois,
1967-05
Scope and Contents
Approx. 20 pp., text, tables, G & H S-45.
Box 2 Folder 50
Specifications, Air Blower Equipment, Sewage Treatment Works, Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, Madison, Wisconsin,
1967-05
Scope and Contents
Approx. 200 pp., text (in English and Spanish), tables, figures. G & H W-75.
Box 2 Folder 51
Report on Water Supply, Republic of Panama,
1967-05
Scope and Contents
Approx. 100 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H W-297.
Box 2 Folder 52
Report on Water Supply, Northbrook, Illinois,
1967-06
Scope and Contents
Approx. 50 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-115.
Box 3 Folder 53
Project Planning Report for Additional Preliminary Sedimentation Tanks, Water Pollution Control Plant, District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.,
1967-08
Scope and Contents
"This report describes the Bases of Design, the general plans and estimates of construction and of total annual costs of additions to the existing sewage works to provide step aeration throughout." Approx.. 40 pp., text tables, figures. G & H S-188.
Box 3 Folder 54
Report on Additional Sewage and Sludge Facilities to Provide Complete Secondary Treatment by Step Aeration at the Three Existing Philadelphia Sewage Treatment and Sludge Disposal works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
1967-08
Scope and Contents
"The purpose of the report is to determine the inadequacies of the present pipe distribution system and the additions necessary to provide satisfactory capacity." Estimates of construction cost are given and a program for progressive construction outlined. Approx. 20 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H W-139.
Box 3 Folder 55
Report on Water Distribution Systems, Kenilworth, Illinois,
1967-09
Scope and Contents
"This report summarizes the results of our studies to determine the best and most economical method of refuse disposal for the City of Williamsburg and the surrounding area that is or will become urbanized.. It has been assumed, for the purpose of the study, that the present City Limits will remain unchanged." Approx. 25 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H G-313. Two copies.
Box 3 Folder 56
Report on Refuse Disposal, Williamsburg, Virginia,
1967-10
Scope and Contents
Contract documents and Specifications for the facility. Approx. 80 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-305.
Box 3 Folder 57
Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Quaker Oats Company, Pekin, Illinois,
1967-11
Scope and Contents
Approx. 60 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-235.
Box 3 Folder 58
Specifications and Contract documents, Auxiliary Outlet Sewers, Normal Avenue system, Chicago, Illinois,
1967-10
Scope and Contents
Interim Report No. 1. "…an initial study has been directed towards examining the sewage works needs for the Hudson River communities from Irvington north to Croton-on Hudson. We are pleased to transmit herewith our Interim Report No. 1, which sets forth studies of sewerage works needs for these Hudson River Communities." Approx. 215 pp., text, tables, figures.
Box 3 Folder 59
Comprehensive Sewerage Study, Westchester County, New York,
1967-11
Scope and Contents
"…we have updated and broadened the scope of the May , 1963 "Report on Annexations and Additional Facilities" to take into account a number of changes in circumstances that have occurred since that date. Our findings and recommendations are incorporated in the attached "Report on Sewage Disposal" which is presented herewith." Approx. 150 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-13.
Box 3 Folder 60
Report on Sewage Disposal, North Shore Sanitary District, Lake County, Illinois,
1967-11
Scope and Contents
Joint Project with Ralph Stone and Company, Inc., Approx. 100 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H G-302.
Box 3 Folder 61
Solid Waste Survey, San Joaquin, California,
1967-11
Scope and Contents
Approx. 20 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H G-309.
Box 3 Folder 62
Report on Refuse Incinerating Plants, Rochester, New York,
1967-07
Box 3 Folder 63
Report on Sewage Disposal, North Shore Sanitary District, Lake County, Illinois,
1968-01
Scope and Contents
Approx. 100 pp., text, tables, figures.
Box 3 Folder 64
Report on Rate for Sewage Disposal, Richmond, Virginia,
1968-01
Scope and Contents
Approx. 14 pp., text, tables. G & H S-217.
Box 3 Folder 65
Summary of Report on Rates for Sewage Disposal, Richmond, Virginia,
1968-01
Scope and Contents
"The purpose of the investigation and report as authorized was to analyze the existing storm drainage system and to determine the improvements required to eliminate or minimize flooding in both existing sewered and unsewered areas, and to establish a general plant for the Village to follow in making such improvements." Approx. 50 pp., text, tables, figures and maps. G & H S-315.
Box 3 Folder 66
Report on Storm Sewerage, Niles, Illinois,
1968-02
Scope and Contents
Approx. 10 pp., text, figures. G & H S-180.
Box 3 Folder 67
Overflow Structure Housing, Fourth Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant, Knoxville, Tennessee,
1968-03
Scope and Contents
"This report describes the results of studies to determine the additional incinerating capacity required for the estimated refuse quantities in the City of Evanston over the next 25 to 30 years, and to develop preliminary plans and estimates of cost for providing that capacity." Approx. 20 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H G-7.
Box 3 Folder 68
Report on Additional Refuse Incinerating Capacity, Evanston, Illinois,
1968-04
Scope and Contents
"This report presents the findings of an engineering study of flood relief for the lower portion of the Fourmile Run drainage basin. The "problem area" lies between the Potomac River and Shirley Highway, and centers at and somewhat downstream from Alexandria area." Approx. 30 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-186.
Box 3 Folder 69
Report on Fourmile Run Flooding. Alexandria, Virginia,
1968-04
Scope and Contents
Approx. 200 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-300.
Box 3 Folder 70
Report on Comprehensive Sewerage Study, Erie County (Buffalo), New York,
1968-04
Scope and Contents
Appendices. Approx. 20 pp., test, tables, figures. G & H S-300.
Box 3 Folder 71
Report on Comprehensive Sewerage Study, Erie County (Buffalo), New York,
1968-04
Scope and Contents
Report relates : "An analysis of the effect of the proposed increased sewage flow from the Pabst Brewing Company on the District and Peoria Heights sewer system. Recommended improvements and alternate solutions if such is required including estimated costs, etc. Approx. 15 pp., text, tables, figures. G & H S-51
Box 3 Folder 72
Peoria Heights Intercepting Sewer Capacity Studies, Peoria, Illinois,
1968-05
Series II. Published Articles and Pamphlets
Box 4 Folder 1
Samuel A. Greeley
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 2
Samuel A. Greeley
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 3
Paul A. Hansen
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 4
Paul A. Hansen
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 5
G & H Partners in firm
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 6
Illinois (articles relating to)
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 7
Illinois
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 8
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 9
Winnipeg, Canada
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 10
Great Lakes, Lake Erie, Buffalo, Toronto
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 11
Washington, D.C.
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 12
Michigan
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 13
Boston, Massachusetts
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 14
Indiana
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 15
Texas
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 16
Florida
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 17
General Articles
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 18
General Articles
Date unknown
Box 4 Folder 19
House Documents, #480, 79th Congress, 2nd Session "Adequate Future Water Supply For District of Columbia and Metropolitan Area"
1946