Burford, Robert P., papers A Guide to the Robert P. Buford papers, 1966-1988 M 289 A Collection in Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library M 289

A Guide to the Robert P. Buford papers, 1966-1988 M 289

A Collection in Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library
Collection Number M 289


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Ray Bonis

Repository
VCU James  next hit Branch Cabell Library
Identification
M 289
Title
Robert P. Buford Papers 1966-1988
Quantity
1 Linear Feet
Creator
Buford, Robert P. (Robert Pegram), 1925-2014
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions

Access

Collection is open for use without restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Box-folder, Robert P. Buford Papers, M 289, Special Collections and Archives, previous hit James  next hit Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated to the Special Collections and Archives Department by Robert P. Buford in December 1990.


Biographical Information

Mr. Buford was the negotiator between the previous hit City  next hit of Richmond and the previous hit County  next hit of Henrico who was responsible for a twenty year utilities contract. He was also the chairman of the task force that evaluated the need and potential for expanded port facilities in the central Virginia area.

Scope and Content Information

The collection consists of correspondence, reports, memoranda, minutes and plans concerning the negotiation of a water-sewer agreement between the previous hit City  next hit of Richmond and the previous hit County  next hit of Henrico and the working papers of the previous hit James  next hit River Port Study Task Force.

Arrangement

Arrangement: The correspondence is filed in reverse chronological order. Organization: All other materials are in original order and labelled by Mr. Buford. Series I--Richmond-Henrico Water Contract (n.d., 1966-1968); Series II-- previous hit James  next hit River Port Study Task Force (n.d., 1983-1988).

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Buford, Robert P. (Robert Pegram), 1925-2014
  • previous hit James  next hit River Port Study Task Force (Va.)
  • Metropolitan government -- Virginia -- Henrico previous hit County  next hit.
  • Metropolitan government -- Virginia -- Richmond.
  • Public contracts -- Virginia -- Henrico previous hit County  next hit.
  • Public contracts -- Virginia -- Richmond.
  • Public utilities -- Virginia -- Henrico previous hit County  next hit.
  • Public utilities -- Virginia -- Richmond.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Buford, Robert P. (Robert Pegram), 1925-2014

Container List

Series I--Richmond-Henrico Water Contract
  • Mixed Materials box: 1
    Acts of Assembly
    n.d.
  • Mixed Materials box: 1
    Analysis of the Cost of Water Service
    1967
  • Mixed Materials box: 1
    previous hit City  next hit- previous hit County  next hit Water Contract
    1968, n.d.
  • Mixed Materials box: 1
    Clippings
    n.d.
  • Mixed Materials box: 1
    Correspondence
    1967-1968
  • Mixed Materials box: 1
    Henrico previous hit County  next hit Annual Report
    1966
Series II-- previous hit James River Port Study Task Force
  • Mixed Materials box: 1
    Consultants Agreement
    1987
  • Mixed Materials box: 1
    Correspondence
    1987
  • Mixed Materials box: 2
    Correspondence
    1988
  • Mixed Materials box: 2
    Martin O'Connell Associates Proposal
    1987
  • Mixed Materials box: 2
    Miscellaneous
    1987, n.d.
  • Mixed Materials box: 2
    Phase I--Final Report
    1987
  • Mixed Materials box: 2
    Phase II--Draft Final Report
  • Mixed Materials box: 2
    Phase II--Final Report
  • Mixed Materials box: 2
    Phase III--Draft Report
    1988
  • Mixed Materials box: 2
    Phase III--Final Report
    1988
  • Mixed Materials box: 2
    Port of Richmond Commission Annual Reports
    1983-1986
  • Mixed Materials box: 2
    Technical Memorandum