Alvin S. Cutler papers

Collection

Identifier: 701

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection contains a bound volume of letters written to Alvin Cutler on the occasion of his retirement from the University of Minnesota on May 15, 1947 by alumni of the department of civil engineering.

Dates

1947

Creator

Cutler, Alvin S. (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Use of Materials

Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Copyright

Requests for permission to quote from the Alvin S. Cutler papers should be arranged with the University of Minnesota Archives head.

Biographical Sketch of Alvin S. Cutler (b. 1879)

Alvin S. Cutler was born in Pittsford, Michigan in 1879. He attended Hillsdale College (Hillsdale, MI) and earned his degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1905. In 1907, he was appointed as an instructor in civil engineering at the University, and was promoted to assistant professor in 1909, associate professor in 1919, professor of railway and civil engineering in 1921. Professor Cutler served as chair of the department of civil engineering from 1943-1945. He retired from the University of Minnesota in 1947.

Extent

1 box (0.25 linear feet)

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection contains a bound volume of letters given to Alvin S. Cutler upon his retirement from the University of Minnesota after 39 years as a professor of civil engineering.