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Preferred Citation

John S. Webb papers, 1883-1905. MS 0040. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Biographical / Historical

John Samuel Webb was born on July 24, 1845 in Prince George County, Virgina to Samuel Gibson Webb and Katherine Heath. He graduated from VMI in 1867 and was a New Market cadet. He spent most of his career as a civil engineer, working for railroads throughout the South. He died on December 26, 1919 in Petersburg, Virginia.

Scope and Contents

The John S. Webb papers consist of the professional papers (25 items, 1883-1905) of John S. Webb. Included are two letters concerning a railroad under construction in Mississippi, a patent for a rail joint (with sketch), blueprints, and drawings from various construction projects. Additionally, there are eight photographs.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Blueprints
• Civil engineers—United States—Biography
• Photographs
• Railroad engineering
• Railroads—Design and construction
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1867