Davis Hurd Collection, 1812 - 1869
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Hurd, Davis, 1788-1868
- Abstract:
- Correspondence of Davis Hurd, Engineer and Surveyor. Hurd was the resident engineer in charge of the Erie Canal enlargement from Brockport, NY to Buffalo, NY.
- Extent:
- 2 boxes
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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Personal correspondence of Davis Hurd to various family members and acquaintances. Many of the letters describe his work on the Erie Canal and surveying for other canals.
This collection was donated in 1977 by Wells E. Behee in memory of his grandmother, Fanny Judson Behee (1862-1948). Fanny was the granddaughter of Davis Hurd and inherited his papers.
- Biographical / historical:
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Davis Hurd (1788-1868) was a surveyor and engineer. He was the resident engineer in charge of the enlargement of the Erie Canal between Brockport, NY and Buffalo, NY, and performed surveys for other canals around the country. He served as chief engineer for the Farmington Canal in Connecticut and Massachusetts. His brother, Jarvis Hurd, also worked as an engineer.
Indexed terms
- Places:
- Erie Canal (N.Y.)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Collection is open for research use.
- Terms of access:
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The museum is providing access to these materials for personal, educational, and research purposes only. Prior permission from the Erie Canal Museum is required for any other use.
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