Collections
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University History | Natural Resources | Multicultural Archives | History of Science | Local History
Photographs | Sound Recordings and Oral Histories | Videos | Books | Maps
History of Science (223)
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Agricultural Chemistry Department Records, 1895-1985
The Agricultural Chemistry Department Records consist of reports, journal articles, publications, research records and a "Record
of Analyses of Fodders and Forage Plants" created by the Station Chemist from 1895-1909.
RG 081
10.78 cubic feet; 5 folders, 10 archives boxes, 1 document box and 1 5x8x12 filecard box
University History, History of Science
Arthur L. Albert Photograph Collection, 1926-1954
The Arthur L. Albert Photograph Collection contains images documenting milestones in early- and mid-20th century telephone
and television communications. The collection also contains a group portrait of the Oregon Agricultural College Engineering
School faculty, circa 1926.
P 063
1 folder containing 7 photographs
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Arthur W. Anderson Papers, 1949-2000
The Arthur W. Anderson Papers consist of materials generated and collected by Professor Emeritus of
Microbiology Arthur W. Anderson. The records mostly pertain to Anderson's research at OSU and several European
research institutes.
MSS AndersonA
1.7 cubic feet; 2 archives boxes
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Norman H. Anderson Papers, 1955-2000
The Norman H. Anderson Papers consist of materials
created and assembled by Anderson in the course of his research and teaching career at Oregon State University. The collection
includes narrative field reports of research on acquatic insects conducted at Mt. St. Helens after the catastrophic 1980 eruption.
Anderson earned his MS degree from Oregon State College and was a Professor of Entomology from 1962 until his retirement in
1995.
MSS AndersonN
1.3 cubic feet; 2 boxes
University History, History of Science
Apollo Moon Missions Photographs, 1971-1972
The Apollo Moon Missions Photographs collection documents the Apollo 15, Apollo 16 and Apollo 17 manned space expeditions
to the lunar surface. The OSU photographs represent a duplicate of the original photographs collection, which has been catalogued
and digitized by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Links to the NASA finding aids and images are as follows:
Apollo 15, Apollo 16, Apollo 17
MSS Apollo
36 linear feet, 73 boxes
History of Science / Photographs
Atmospheric Sciences Department Photographs, 1968-1990
The Atmospheric Sciences Department Photographs collection consists of images of department staff and graduate students, the
remodeling of department offices, classroom scenes, and the Climatic Research Institute building, located in Corvallis at
811 Jefferson Avenue.
P 138
0.02 cubic foot, including 92 photographs; 3 file folders
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Department of Atmospheric Sciences Records, 1968-1991
The Department of Atmospheric Sciences
Records document climate research and graduate programs in atmospheric
sciences at Oregon State University.
RG 167
1.25 cubic feet
University History, History of Science
History of Atomic Energy Collection, 1896-1991
The History of Atomic Energy Collection, containing more than 3,000 items, is a valuable resource for research on the development
of nuclear technologies in the twentieth century. Highlights of the collection include the first published account of the
discovery of radioactivity in 1896 by Nobel Prize winning physicist Henri Becquerel; writings on the Manhattan Project; materials
concerning the congressional hearings of J. Robert Oppenheimer; and formerly classified government reports. Cultural aspects
of the atomic age are also explored through fictional works, poetry, drama, and music.
RB Energy
231 linear feet; 3,108 items
History of Science, Natural Resources / Photographs, Books, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories, Videos
James R. Baggett Papers, 1948-2000
The James R. Baggett Papers document Baggett's research and development of new vegetable varieties. Baggett earned his Ph.D.
from Oregon State College in 1956 and was a faculty member in the Horticulture Department from 1956 until his retirement in
1996.
MSS Baggett
0.8 cubic foot, including 160 photographs; 1 box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
George S. Bailey Papers, 1969-2004
The George S. Bailey Papers document research conducted by Bailey and several research faculty, graduate students,
and postdoctoral researchers working under his direction on dietary cancer prevention agents. Bailey was a Professor of Environmental
and
Molecular Toxicology at Oregon State University from 1979 until his retirement in 2008.
MSS Bailey
30 cubic feet, including 207 photographs; 30 boxes
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Otto Ballhorn Chemistry Laboratory Notebook, 1911-1912
This collection consists of Ballhorn's laboratory notebook for introductory chemistry. It includes reports of laboratory experiments
performed during his freshman year at Oregon Agricultural College, with instructor Renton K. Brodie.
MSS Ballhorn
0.05 cubic foot; 2 folders
University History, History of Science
Dennis Barstow Photographs, 1964-1984
The Dennis Barstow Photographs consist of color slides taken by Barstow of oceanographic research
conducted on Oregon State University research vessels. Dennis Barstow joined the Oregon State University Oceanography Department
in
1962 as a research assistant. He served as a hydrographic technician on a number of research projects and retired in 1994.
P 280
0.05 cubic foot, including 40 photographs; 1 box
Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Paul E. Bernier Papers, 1930-1992
These papers were generated and collected
by Paul E. Bernier and document his research in chicken breeding and
genetics. The collection contains correspondence, publications, research
records, certificates, and photographs.
MSS Bernier
0.5 cubic feet
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Ralph Berry Papers, 1952-2001
The Ralph Berry Papers document Berry's thirty-three year career as an entomologist at Oregon State University. The collection
includes a large number photographic slides depicting insects in various stages of development, as well as an assortment of
manuscript and classroom materials developed by Berry for use in research and teaching.
MSS Berry
4.5 cubic feet, including 3100 photographic slides; 5 archives boxes, 1 16x20 oversize box
University History, History of Science / Photographs, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories, Videos
Biochemistry and Biophysics Department Records, 1942-1987
The Biochemistry and Biophysics Department Records document research in biochemistry conducted at Oregon State
University, graduate programs, the administration of the department, and the activities of faculty, especially Vernon H. Cheldelin
and Robert W.
Newburgh. The Biochemistry and Biophysics Department was established in 1967, but major research programs in biochemical research
began in the
early 1950s through the Science Research Institute.
RG 178
1.3 cubic feet, including 20 photographs; 2 boxes; 5 microfilm reels
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Biology Club Records, 1915-1951
The Biology Club Records document the
membership and activities of this student and staff organization at Oregon
State College. The Biology Club was formed in 1915 and ceased to exist in 1951;
membership was restricted to men from 1921 until 1948.
RG 109
0.01 cubic
feet; 1 microfilm reel; 42 feet
University History, History of Science
Bioresource Engineering Department Photograph Collection, 1925-1980
The Bioresource Engineering Department Photograph Collection documents the department's research into improving agricultural
equipment and machinery. The collection includes images used in annual reports, slides of assorted harvesting and processing
equipment, and photos documenting fiber flax processing trials.
P 106
2 cubic feet; approx. 1900 prints, 500 negatives, and 2500 color slides and transparencies
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Bioresource Engineering Department Records, 1924-1983
The Bioresource Engineering Department
Records document the research and extension activities of the department;
the design, development, and use of agricultural equipment; and the
architectural design of structures primarily for agricultural use. The
Records also include extensive materials pertaining to the flax industry
in Oregon from 1938 to 1954.
RG 001
12 cubic ft.; 6 microfilm
reels
University History, History of Science / Videos
Carl E. Bond Papers, 1944-2000
The Bond Papers document the fisheries
research conducted by OSU Fisheries and Wildlife Professor Carl E.
Bond.
MSS Bond
3 cubic feet; These records are housed in 3 cubic foot
boxes and 2 document boxes.
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Botany and Plant Pathology Department Photograph Collection, 1910-1982
The Botany and Plant Pathology Department Photograph Collection primarily consists of photographs of nematodes and the effects
of nematode diseases on a variety of plants. The collection also includes an Oregon Forest Products Laboratory photograph
album.
P 075
1.5 cubic feet; 1 23x30 oversize box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Botany and Plant Pathology Department Records, 1900-2005
The Botany and Plant Pathology Department
Records document research, teaching, and outreach activities in botany and
plant diseases at Oregon State University. The records include general and
research correspondence, reports, teaching materials, research records,
and publications. The records address the diseases of economically
important crops and plants grown in Oregon. Botany courses have been
taught at Oregon State since the 1870s and the first plant pathology
course was taught in 1895; the department was formally established in 1888
as the Department of Botany and Horticulture.
RG 054
0.8 cubic feet; 1 box; 14 microfilm reels
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
Joseph S. Butts Papers, 1931-1971
The Joseph S. Butts Papers consist of
research data, laboratory notebooks, and reprints of scientific
publications documenting the biochemistry and agricultural chemistry
research of Butts as a graduate student and professor at the University of
Southern California in the 1930s and as a faculty member at Oregon State
College. Butts was a faculty member at Oregon State from 1939 until his
death in 1961.
MSS Butts
1.2 cubic feet, including 3
photographs; 2 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Ewan Cameron Papers, 1935-1997
Ewan Cameron (1922-1991), was a physician and
researcher who, for many years, collaborated closely with Linus Pauling
in studying the potential benefits of treating cancer with megadoses of
vitamin C. His papers contain many of the personal and official
letters, research notes, manuscripts, and scientific offprints that he
and his estate accumulated over the years 1959-1994, with the bulk
dating to his time of affiliation with the Linus Pauling Institute of
Science and Medicine, 1971-1991.
MSS Cameron
57 linear feet; 128 boxes
History of Science / Photographs
Canine Research Collection, 1801-2010
In the fall of 2000, Noreen Cartwright donated her personal collection of rare and antique dog
books to the OSU Libraries Special Collections. That gift formed the nucleus of a Canine Research Collection to which additional
donations have been made by
like-minded individuals. The collection provides opportunities for research on the history of canines in art and literature,
the development of specific dog breeds, current issues in canine genetics, developments in training methods and the history
of major dog show competitions, among many other related topics.
MSS Canine
486.5 linear feet, 317 boxes, 1933 books
History of Science / Books, Photographs, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories, Videos
Leslie Carraway and B. J. Verts Papers, 1954-2011
The Leslie Carraway and B. J. Verts Papers contain
materials from Carraway and Verts, both OSU Fisheries and Wildlife faculty,
pertaining to their research and publication activities. While
their research as a whole generally focused on shrews, a large portion of the
collection relates to their collaborative book Land Mammals in Oregon.
MSS CarrawayVerts
10 cubic feet, including 1,500 photographs; 9 archives boxes; 2 16x20 oversize boxes; and
2 map folders
University History, History of Science / Photographs, Books
Center for Gene Research and Biotechnology Records, 1989-2007
The Center for Gene Research and
Biotechnology Records consist of reports, handbooks, and course syllabi
documenting gene research and graduate programs in molecular and cellular
biology at Oregon State University.
RG 216
0.5 cubic foot; 2 boxes
University History, History of Science
Center for Water and Environmental Sustainability Records, 1990-2005
The Center for Water and Environmental
Sustainability (CWESt) Records document interdisciplinary research, education,
and technology transfer programs in the areas of sustainability, water
resources, and environmental cleanup and include administrative records, grant
proposals, research data, survey materials, and reports.
RG 226
25 cubic feet; 25 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs, Videos
Chemical Engineering Department Records, 1930-1966
The Chemical Engineering Department
Records document the teaching and research activities of the department,
primarily during the time that J.S. Walton was department head. The
Chemical Engineering Department was established at Oregon State in 1917
and became a unit of the School of Engineering in 1932.
RG 153
0.1 cubic foot; 1 box; 7 microfilm reels; 1 box
University History, History of Science
Chemistry Department Motion Picture Films, 1958-1959
The Chemistry Department Motion Picture
Films consist primarily of kinescope films of the General Chemistry course at
Oregon State College taught by Wendell Slabaugh via interinstitutional
television in 1958-1959.
FV P 205
24 cubic feet, including 113 films; 113 film cans
University History, History of Science / Videos
Chemistry Department Records, 1937-1997
The Chemistry Department Records document
the research and graduate programs in chemistry at Oregon State
University, primarily in the post-war period of the late 1940s to early
1960s, as well as building renovations and construction in the
1970s.
RG 098
0.75 cubic foot; 1 box; 4 microfilm reels
University History, History of Science
Te May Ching Papers, 1948-1988
The Te May Ching Papers consist of teaching and research records created and assembled by Te May Tsou Ching, professor of
seed physiology from 1956 to 1988.
MSS Ching
15 cubic feet; 13 archives boxes, 1 document box, 1 half-document box, 1 12x17 oversize box, 3 5x8 card-file boxes
University History, Natural Resources, Multicultural Archives, History of Science
CH2M Hill, Inc. Oral Histories, 1961-1984
The CH2M Hill, Inc. Oral Histories document the evolution of the CH2M Hill engineering firm through the lens of personal histories
of its principal founders and longtime employees. The collection consists of recordings and transcripts of interviews with
seven individuals crucial to the creation, growth and character of the firm, as well as extensive background information compiled
by the project's managers, employees of the Horner Museum.
OH 19
1.8 cubic feet, including 52 audiotapes and 24 photographs; 4 boxes
History of Science, University History, Multicultural Archives, Local History / Sound Recordings and Oral Histories, Photographs
Civil Engineering Department Records, 1966-1990
The Civil Engineering Department Records consist of technical reports, research proposals, correspondence and other materials
generated by the Civil Engineering Department.
RG 030
4.65 cubic feet; 6 archives boxes
University History, History of Science
Computer Science Department Photographs, 1972-1998
The Computer Science Department Photographs Collection consists of photographs of
department staff, faculty members, and graduate students.
P 240
0.3 cubic foot; 1 document box
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Computer Science Department Publications and Newspaper Clippings, 1972-1995
The Computer Science Department Publications and Newspaper Clippings Collection consists of department newsletters, brochures
and newspaper clippings pertaining to Computer Science at OSU.
RG 214
0.73 cubic foot; 2 document boxes; 2 file folders
University History, History of Science
Co-Signers Engineering Students Wives Club Collection, 1958-1978
The Co-Signers Engineering Students Wives Club
Collection documents the creation and activities of the group throughout its
existence.
MSS Cosigners
1.0 cubic foot; 1 archives box
University History, History of Science
Grant Adelbert Covell Papers, 1883-1904
The Grant Adelbert Covell Papers consist of materials created and assembled by Covell during his student years and early years
as a faculty member at Oregon Agricultural College (OAC). Covell earned engineering degrees from Cornell University and was
appointed the first faculty member in engineering at OAC in 1889. Covell served as the first Dean of Engineering at OAC,
from 1908 until 1927.
MSS Covell
0.05 cubic foot; 1 box
University History, History of Science
Crop and Soil Science Department Videotapes, 1999-2006
The Crop and Soil Science Department
Videotapes consist of recordings of lectures presented in Oregon State
University's sustainable agriculture seminar series Farming Today for Tomorrow.
FV P 134
0.6 cubic foot, including 26
videotapes; 1 box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Videos
Crop Science Department Photographic Collection, 1937-2010
The Crop Science Department Photographic Collection
consists of images of department staff meetings, award ceremonies, events, faculty
and staff, and field trips.
P 134
0.09 cubic foot, including 165 photographs and 2 CDs; 5 file folders
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Crop Science Department Records, 1925-2011
The Crop Science Department Records consist of reports, an inventory log, legal documents relating to lawsuits filed against
the Oregon Foundation Seed Program, newsletters, sound recordings, videotapes, photographic slides and correspondence.
RG 095
40.2 cubic feet, including 296 photographs; 10 file folders, 6 archives boxes, 2 postcard boxes, 36 archives boxes, and 2
document boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories, Videos
Melvin Cutler Papers, 1951-1958
The Melvin Cutler Papers document his
research and publications in the field of liquid semiconductors. Cutler
was a Professor of Physics as Oregon State University from 1963 to
1988.
MSS Cutler
0.05 cubic foot; 1 box
University History, History of Science
Ernst J. Dornfeld Papers, 1931-1989
The Ernst J. Dornfeld Papers consist of materials related to Dornfeld's work as a member of the OSU Department of Zoology
and his research into lepidoptera. The collection is comprised of correspondence, subject files, field notes, lectures, course
materials, records and awards from various professional organizations, publications by Dornfeld, notes and drafts of Butterflies of Oregon, and an extensive collection of photographic prints and negatives of specimens.
MSS Dornfeld
5.3 cubic feet, including 5800 photographs; 23 boxes
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources / Photographs
Jack Dunitz Papers, 1927-2009
Jack Dunitz (b. 1923) is an internationally recognized crystallographer and expert on molecular structure. Over the course
of his lengthy career - including more than three decades spent at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - Dunitz has
established himself as a leading expert in his field. He is responsible for several major structural discoveries, the refinement
of numerous crystallographic techniques, and the publication of nearly four-hundred scientific articles and reviews. The
Dunitz Papers include personal correspondence, institutional records, research notes, scientific articles and reprints, teaching
materials, manuscripts and photographs, the bulk of which date from 1941 to 2008.
MSS Dunitz
30 linear feet; 67 boxes; 42.9 megabytes
History of Science / Photographs, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories
Electrical Engineering Department Records, 1972-2002
The Electrical Engineering Department Records consist of scholarship data, department bylaws, newsletters, correspondence,
survey forms and meeting minutes documenting the activities of the department.
RG 121
2 rolls 16mm microfilm; 3 archives boxes; 2 document boxes; 10 file folders
University History, History of Science
Paul R. Elliker Papers, 1934-1973
These papers were created during
Elliker's tenure at Purdue University and as chairman of the Department of
Microbiology at Oregon State University. They document his research
interests and career in teaching. The collection consists of professional
correspondence, laboratory notes and tests, teaching curriculum notes,
memorabilia, and a published paper.
MSS Elliker
1.2 cubic feet; The materials are housed in one cubic foot
box and in two document boxes.
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Merlin S. Eltzroth Papers, 1971-2005
The Merlin S. Eltzroth Papers consist of
field notes compiled by Eltzroth about first and second recorded sightings
of birds that are rarely seen in Oregon and a personal history,
Here, There and Eltzwhere, written by
Eltzroth. Eltzroth earned a BS degree in Wildlife Science from Oregon
State University in 1974.
MSS Eltzroth
0.4 cubic foot; 1 box
University History, History of Science, Local History
Joseph Emery Lecture Notebook, ca. 1872
The Emery Lecture Notebook contains
geology lecture notes and entries regarding subscriptions to purchase the
original campus of Corvallis College.
MSS Emery
0.1 cubic ft.
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
Paul Emmett Papers, 1918-2001
Paul Emmett
(1900-1985), a friend and colleague of Linus Pauling, graduated in 1922 from
Oregon Agricultural College and completed his doctoral work on heterogeneous
catalysis at Caltech in 1925. A major figure in the history of catalysis chemistry, Emmett was
elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1955 and worked at a handful of institutions, including The Johns
Hopkins University, where he chaired the Chemical Engineering Department until his
retirement in 1971. Special Collections houses Emmett's manuscripts, research notebooks,
correspondence and awards.
MSS Emmett
114 linear
feet; 233 boxes
University History, History of Science / Photographs, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories, Videos
Oregon Agricultural College Engineering Association Records, 1905-1909
The Oregon Agricultural College Engineering Association Records document the activities and administration of this
organization of junior and senior electrical and mechanical engineering students.
RG 040
0.02 cubic ft.; 1 microfilm reel
University History, History of Science
Engineering Experiment Station Records, 1912-1969
The Engineering Experiment Station Records document the activities of Samuel Herman Graf and the many departments he worked
with on campus. The collection also includes Graf's personal, departmental, and instructional correspondence. In addition,
the collection contains records from 1969 of the President's Commission on University Goals.
RG 100
31 16-millimeter microfilm reels; 0.6 cubic feet; 6 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
College of Engineering Photograph Collection, 1940-2011
The College of Engineering
Photograph Collection includes group photographs of graduating classes from
the Schools of Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing, and Metallurgic
Engineering as well as composites of Engineering faculty and staff members. Also
included are a number of slides generated for use in various
presentations.
P 069
2.61 cubic feet, including 117 photographs and 222 slides; 2 20x24 oversize boxes, 3 map drawers, 1 document
box and 1 file folder
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
College of Engineering Records, 1930-2002
These records were generated and
assembled by the College of Engineering and document the administration of
the College and the instructional, research, and professional activities
of engineering faculty at Oregon State University.
RG 062
23 cubic feet; 24 boxes, including 1 oversize box; 9 microfilm reels
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
College of Engineering Videotapes, 1995-1996
The College of Engineering Videotapes
consist of a videotape about the Multiple Engineering Cooperative Program
(MECOP) and a promotional and recruiting videotape about the College's
academic programs.
FV P 069
0.06 cubic foot, including 2
videotapes; 1 box
University History, History of Science / Videos
Entomology Department Photograph Collection, 1912-2002
This collection consists of photographs generated and
collected by the Entomology Department. The materials document the activities of department faculty,
staff, and students as well as classes, entomology research and fieldwork, and
various insects.
P 055
1.3 cubic feet, including 2,566 images; 2 file folders, 4 document boxes, 1 postcard
box
University History, History of Science / Photographs, Videos
Entomology Department Records, 1887-2003
The Entomology Department Records were generated and collected by the Entomology Department at Oregon State University
and pertain to the development and administration of the department. They
document policy formulation, compilation of departmental information, faculty
research, committee activity, and interaction between the Extension Service and
the department, and also reflect the department's acquisition and loan of
entomological specimens. Entomology was first taught at Corvallis College in 1873; the Department of Zoology and Entomology
was established in 1889.
RG 027
17 cubic feet; 18
boxes and 1 map folder; 4 microfilm
reels
University History, History of Science
Environmental Health Sciences Center Records, 1964-1996
The Environmental Health Sciences Center
Records document interdisciplinary reserach in environmental toxicology at
Oregon State University. The Environmental Health Sciences Center was
established in 1967 with funding from the National Institute of
Environmental Health Sciences.
RG 155
1.3 cubic ft.
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
Environmental Remote Sensing Applications Laboratory Records, 1970-1983
The Environmental Remote Sensing
Applications Laboratory (ERSAL) Records document the projects
undertaken by the Laboratory to forward the application of remote
sensing technology to a variety of natural resource and environmental
problems. ERSAL was established at Oregon State University in 1972 with
funding from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA).
RG 218
5.5 cubic feet,
including 200 photographs; 6 boxes, including 1 roll
storage container
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs, Maps
Evans, Gwil, Photographic Collection, 1930-1968
This extensive photographic collection consists of photographs taken by the staff of the Oregon State College (and
later Oregon State University) News Bureau.
P 082
6 cubic feet; approx. 3000 prints and 5000 negatives.
University History, Natural Resources, Multicultural Archives, History of Science, Local History / Photographs
Harold J. Evans Papers, 1947-1992
The Harold J. Evans Papers consist of materials relating to Evans' nitrogen fixation research.
MSS EvansHJ
3.3 cubic feet, including 790 photographs; 4 archives boxes
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources / Photographs
Paul Lawrence Farber Papers, 1910-2011
Paul Lawrence Farber (b. 1944) is a prolific and internationally known historian of science who has nurtured the study of
scientific discovery from his post at Oregon State University for forty years. Dr. Farber has established himself as a world-class
historian of science through his research into the naturalist tradition and evolutionary ethics, his extensive participation
in the historical community including a term as President of the History of Science Society, and editor of the Journal of the History of Biology. The Paul Lawrence Farber Papers include correspondence, institutional records, teaching materials, typescripts, and reprints.
MSS Farber
28 linear feet; 55 boxes; 1.13 GB born digital
University History, History of Science, Multicultural Archives / Photographs, Videos
Nathan Fasten Collection, 1930
The Nathan Fasten Collection consists of a
copy of Fasten's book
Origin Through Evolution.
MSS Fasten
0.05 cubic feet; 1 box
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources / Books
Fisheries and Wildlife Department Photographs, 1938-1986
The Fisheries and Wildlife Department Photographs
consist of images taken and assembled by the department that document fisheries and
wildlife students, faculty, teaching, and research at Oregon State University,
especially the research activities of the Oregon Cooperative Wildlife Research
Unit.
P 179
1.6 cubic foot, including 402 photographs, 4,383 slides and 200 negatives; 3 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, Multicultural Archives, History of Science / Photographs
Fisheries and Wildlife Department Records, 1934-1983
The Fisheries and Wildlife Department
Records primarily document research conducted by the Oregon Cooperative
Wildlife Research Unit at Oregon State College from 1934 until 1960. These
research project records include field notes, maps, reports, and
correspondence.
RG 190
7 cubic ft.; 1 microfilm
reel.
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs, Maps
Fisheries and Wildlife Films and Videotapes, 1939-1999
The Fisheries and Wildlife Films and Videotapes document lectures in Fisheries and Wildlife courses as well as material shot
and processed for the Department of Fish and Game Management.
FV P 243
1.15 cubic feet, including 33 videotapes and 7 film reels; 3 document boxes and 1 archives box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Videos
William A. Frazier Papers, 1918-1996
The William A. Frazier Papers consist of records that document Frazier's career and activities pertaining to horticultural
studies and instruction.
MSS FrazierW
5.5 cubic feet; 5 archives boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
Harry Freund Collection, 1939-1962
The Harry Freund Collection consists of theses, dissertations, publications, and other related research materials generated
by chemistry professor Harry Freund and his graduate students at Oregon State University.
MSS Freund
1 cubic foot; 1 archives box
University History, History of Science
John L. Fryer Papers, 1953-2001
These papers document the career and
research activities of John L. Fryer, Microbiology Professor and
Department Chairman.
MSS Fryer
6 cubic feet
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources / Photographs
John H. Gallagher, Sr., Collection, 1951-1973
The Gallagher Collection consists predominantly of engineering site reports for former military sites in Oregon
(Camp Adair, Camp White, and McNary Field).
MSS Gallagher
0.4 cubic feet
University History, History of Science, Local History / Photographs
Genetics Program Records, 1973-2009
The Genetics Program Records
document the administration of the interdisciplinary graduate program in
genetics at Oregon State University and provide information about the
curriculum, faculty, and students. The Genetics Program was established at
OSU in 1977 and was closed in 2009.
RG 242
0.6 cubic feet; 2 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
Louis G. Gentner Papers, 1829-1980
These papers were generated by Louis G.
Gentner, entomologist, alumnus and faculty member at Oregon State College.
They document his coursework at Oregon Agricultural College, species
identification and his field research regarding insect damage to
vegetation.
MSS Gentner
2.2 cubic feet, including 100
photographs; 8 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Geosciences Department Records, 1946-1996
The Geosciences Department Records contain biographical files maintained by the department as well as correspondence generated
by Geology Professor William H. Taubeneck.
RG 208
0.73 cubic foot; 1 archives box and 1 file folder
University History, History of Science / Photographs
F.A. Gilfillan Papers, 1909-1984
The F.A. Gilfillan Papers document
Gilfillan's career as an Oregon State College professor and administrator; his
activities to promote science teaching; his student years at Oregon
Agricultural College and Yale University; and his interests in languages and
rare books and manuscripts. The Papers include correspondence; notepads;
scrapbooks and photograph albums; photographs; sound recordings; ephemera and
artifacts. Gilfillan earned a BS degree from Oregon Agricultural College in
1918, served as Professor of Chemistry (1927-1939) and Dean of Science
(1939-1962), and was the Acting President of Oregon State College from 1940 to
1942.
MSS Gilfillan
19 cubic feet; 21 boxes, including 3 oversize boxes and 1
roll storage container
University History, History of Science, Multicultural Archives / Photographs, Videos, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories
Helen M. Gilkey Papers, 1907-1974
These papers were generated and collected
by Helen Gilkey, professor of botany and curator of the Herbarium at
Oregon Agricultural College until her retirement in 1951. Gilkey's
botanical drawings and plant identifications made her a well-known expert
in the field.
MSS GilkeyH
2 cubic feet
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
W.J. Gilstrap Papers, 1897-1950
The W.J. Gilstrap Papers
consist of a memoir written by Gilstrap describing his family, education,
and career as a physician as well as publications documenting his
activities as an Oregon Agricultural College student and alumnus. Gilstrap
earned a BS in Agriculture in 1898 from Oregon Agricultural College. After
completing his medical degree in 1903, he worked as a physician and
druggist in Sheridan and Portland, Oregon.
MSS Gilstrap
0.05 cubic feet; 1 box; 1 document file; 1 Mbyte
Multicultural Archives, University History, History of Science
Douglas W. Glennie Papers, 1919-1966
The Douglas W. Glennie Papers consist of
research records created and assembled by Glennie in his forest products
chemistry research. Glennie was head of chemical research at the Forest
Research Laboratory at Oregon State University from 1956 until
1964.
MSS Glennie
1 cubic foot; 1 box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
Kenneth L. Gordon Collection, 1920-1980
The Kenneth L. Gordon collection consists of research materials developed and produced by Gordon over the course of his tenure
as a Professor of Zoology at Oregon State University.
MSS Gordon
20 cubic feet; 26 boxes (various sizes)
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources / Photographs, Videos
Samuel H. Graf Collection, 1903-1964
The Samuel H. Graf Collection includes
letters to family members, a 1909 text co-written by Graf, and a scrapbook
of notes and letters sent by Graf's former students and colleagues on the
occasion of his retirement in 1954. Graf earned undergraduate and graduate
degrees in engineering from Oregon Agricultural College in 1907-1909 and
was a faculty member in engineering at Oregon State from 1909 until
1954.
MSS Graf
0.5 cubic foot, including 2
photographs; 2 boxes, including 1
oversize box
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Ken Gray Photograph Collection, 1964-1979
The Ken Gray Photograph Collection consists of prints and negatives depicting various types of insects at their larval and
adult stages.
P 256
19 cubic feet, including 35,250 photographs; 19 archives boxes and 1 document box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
J.R. Haag Papers, 1927-1964
The J.R. Haag Paper consist of research materials generated by Haag over the course of his tenure working with the Agricultural
Experiment Station's Department of Agricultural Chemistry.
MSS Haag
6.7 cubic feet; 6 archives boxes and 2 document boxes
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources
Barton C. Hacker Papers, 1955-1995
The Barton C. Hacker Papers document Hacker’s career as a historian of radiation safety, and primarily consist of materials
related to his service as historian to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Dosimetry Research Project, beginning in 1979. The
collection also contains general research materials, committee documents, and conference proceedings and papers.
MSS HackerB
2.1 cubic feet; 6 boxes
History of Science
Thomas Hager Papers, 1898-2010
Thomas Hager (born 1953) is a professional science writer best known for having authored Force of Nature: The Life of Linus Pauling (Simon & Schuster, 1995). He has also published more than one-hundred articles and six books, most of which focus on scientific
topics and, in particular, the life and work of Linus Pauling. The Hager Papers consist of documents collected by Hager
in his writing of Force of Nature, The Demon Under the Microscope: From Battlefield Hospitals to Nazi Labs, One Doctor's Heroic Search for the World's First
Miracle Drug (Harmony, 2006), and The Alchemy of Air: A Jewish Genius, a Doomed Tycoon, and the Scientific Discovery That Fed the World but Fueled the Rise
of Hitler (Three Rivers Press, 2008).
MSS Hager
32 linear feet
History of Science / Sound Recordings and Oral Histories, Photographs
Hanford Site Forty-Year Environmental Data Collection, 1943-1986
This Hanford Site Forty-Year Environmental Data Collection contains a series of government documents and internal technical
reports the focus of which is environmental monitoring at the Hanford Site, a nuclear production complex in southeast Washington
that was constructed beginning in 1943 and fully decommissioned in 1987. Included among the collection's environmental monitoring
reports are documents related to effluent releases into the environment, both planned and unplanned.
MSS Hanford
7 linear feet, 18 boxes
History of Science / Books
Henry Paul Hansen Papers, 1907-1989
These papers were generated and collected
by Henry Hansen, a paleobotanist, who served as Dean of the Graduate
school at Oregon State College until 1971. The collection includes
research materials, field notes and publications.
MSS HansenHP
2 cubic feet
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs, Maps
Harriet's Photograph Collection, 1868-1996
Harriet's Collection - named for the first University Archivist, Harriet Moore - is an artificial collection of photographic
images documenting the full range of Oregon State University programs and activities from its founding as Corvallis College
in 1868. The collection consists of about 25 cubic feet of photographic prints and negatives (approximately 30,000 items)
dating from the late 19th century to the present.
P HC
25 cubic ft.; approx. 30,000 items.
Multicultural Archives, University History, Natural Resources, History of Science, Local History / Photographs
Milton Harris Papers, 1925-1996
Milton Harris (1908-1991), a 1926 graduate of Oregon Agricultural College, was a lifelong supporter of OSU who, in 1984, established
the university's first fully-endowed professorship. In 1945, Harris founded his own research laboratory, which later became
a subsidiary of the Gillette Company. A holder of 35 patents and a very active member of the scientific community, Harris
also enjoyed a six-year term as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American Chemical Society.
MSS Harris
22 linear feet; 39 boxes
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Hatfield Marine Science Center Photographs, 1965-1997
The Hatfield Marine Science Center
Photographs consist of images of the Center's facilities in Newport
Oregon; Yaquina Bay and the Oregon coast at Newport; and Oregon State
University's research vessels. The Marine Science Center was established
by Oregon State University in 1965 as a marine laboratory for research,
education, and outreach.
P 254
0.05 cubic foot, including 40
photographs; 1 box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Hatfield Marine Science Center Records, 1961-2005
The records of the Hatfield Marine Science
Center document the development and administration of the center, as well
as its instructional and research functions.
RG 194
3.1 cubic feet; The Hatfield Marine Science Center Records
are housed in 4 cubic foot boxes, 1 oversize box, and 1 oversize
drawer.
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Sound Recordings and Oral Histories, Maps
Hatfield Marine Science Center Videotapes, 1968-1998
The Hatfield Marine Science Center
Videotapes document the research activities and public programs of the
Center.
FV P 254
0.3 cubic foot, including 8
videotapes; 1 box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Videos
Roger Hayward Papers, 1899-2007
Roger Hayward (1899-1979) was a talented artist, architect and inventor who collaborated extensively with Linus Pauling as
illustrator of many of Pauling's books and journal publications. Hayward is also remembered as an expert on the subject of
optics who played an important role in the development of the Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. His papers contain a large volume
of correspondence, dozens of manuscripts and a number of sketchbooks that document both his artistic skill and his scientific
acumen.
MSS Hayward
15 linear feet, 33 boxes
History of Science / Photographs
Robert W. Henderson Papers, 1933-2003
The Robert W. Henderson Papers document
Henderson's student years at Oregon State College; his work with Kasetsart
University in Thailand; his resarch as a plant breeder and an Assistant
Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station; his long-time interest in
photography; and the slide presentations he developed about OSU agricultural
research. Henderson graduated from Oregon State College in 1938 and served as a
faculty member and administrator at OSU from 1946 until his retirement in
1976.
MSS Henderson
10 cubic feet, including 650 photographs,
128 sound recordings, 4 films, and 1 video; 11 boxes, including 1 oversize box
University History, Natural Resources, Multicultural Archives, History of Science, Local History / Videos, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories
Jerry D. Hendricks Papers, 1965-2008
The Jerry D. Hendricks Papers document
the research conducted by Hendricks using rainbow trout and zebrafish as
models for cancer prevention; the collection consists primarily of
research project records. Hendricks was a faculty member in Food Science
and in Environmental and Molecular Toxicology at Oregon State University
from 1975 until his retirement in 2003.
MSS Hendricks
12.3 cubic feet, including 600
photographs; 13 boxes
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Herbarium Photographs, 1904-1963
The Herbarium Photographs were made or
assembled by curators of the Herbarium and students in the Department of
Botany and Plant Pathology. The images depict a variety of subjects
including Pacific Northwest species of plants and trees, the Oregon
Agricultural College greenhouses, botany research and teaching, and
logging operations.
P 093
0.25 cubic ft.; ca. 80 items
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Herbarium Records, 1915-1991
The Herbarium Records document the
collecting of plant specimens by Oregon State University and include
correspondence regarding specimens, exchange lists, gift records. The
records also include correspondence of Helen Gilkey, Herbarium curator
from 1918 to 1951.
RG 117
1.35 cubic ft.; 8 microfilm
reels
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
Charter Heslep Papers, 1932-1963
The Charter Heslep Papers are primarily comprised of materials dating from Heslep's time as an employee of the Atomic Energy
Commission. The collection includes correspondence, speeches, ephemera, photographs, and sound recordings relating to Charter
Heslep's work with the AEC, with emphasis on his efforts to televise U.S. nuclear tests on behalf of the Commission.
MSS Heslep
0.75 cubic feet, including 165 photographs; 2 boxes
History of Science / Photographs, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories
Hoover Dam Construction Photograph Album, 1931-1934
The Hoover Dam Construction Photograph
Album consists of 224 photographs depicting the construction of Hoover Dam at
various stages between 1931 and 1934.
P 260
0.9 cubic foot, including 224
photographs; 1 oversize box
History of Science / Photographs
Horner Museum Oral History Collection, 1964-1992
The Horner Museum Oral History Collection consists of approximately 290 oral history interviews conducted
or assembled by the Horner Museum on a variety of topics including Oregon State University faculty, students, and academic
departments; Corvallis and Benton County, Oregon; forestry in Oregon; the diversification of a resource-based economy in Bend
and
Deschutes County, Oregon; Native Americans and ethnic minorities; and the establishment of the CH2M Hill engineering firm.
OH 10
17.75 cubic feet, including 681 audiocassettes and 200 photographs; 34 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science, Multicultural Archives, Local History / Photographs, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories
James C. Howland Papers, 1860-2008
The James C. Howland Papers consist of
materials generated and assembled by Howland as an Oregon State College
student in the 1930s, during his military service in World War II, as an
engineer and founder of CH2M, and as a community and civic leader in
Corvallis, Oregon. Howland graduated from Oregon State College in
1938.
MSS Howland
4.5 cubic feet, including 630
photographs and 1 videotape; 8
boxes, including 5 oversize boxes
University History, History of Science, Local History / Photographs, Videos, Maps
Albert S. Hunter Collection, 1899-1961
The Albert S. Hunter Collection consists of research records, publications, and photographs of the Columbia Basin Wheat Project
and of rubber research projects in California and Texas. It also includes several early-20th century photographs of Oregon
and California scenes that were collected by Hunter.
MSS Hunter
1.9 cubic feet; 1 archives box, 1 document box, 1 12x17 oversize box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Industrial Arts and Industrial Manufacturing Department Photographs, 1915-1980
The Industrial Arts and Industrial Manufacturing
Department Photographs consist of lantern slides used in industrial arts education
as well as photographs of faculty, staff, students and facilities.
P 189
0.62 cubic foot, including 606 photographs, 236 lantern slides and 63 negatives; 3 boxes
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources / Photographs
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers OSU Student Chapter Records, 1913-1985
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers OSU Student Chapter Records consists of materials documenting the activities
of this and affiliated student organizations.
MSS IEEE
0.8 cubic foot, including 48 photographs.; 1 archives box
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Karl and Erna Kordesch Papers, 1906-2011
Karl Kordesch (1922-2011) was a distinguished Austrian-American chemist widely recognized for his contributions to battery
and fuel cell research and technology. Kordesch was jointly responsible for the invention of the alkaline primary dry cell
battery, significant developments in fuel cells, and the successful creation and operation of hybrid vehicles. During his
career, Kordesch was responsible for more than 100 hundred patents as well as numerous papers, articles, and books on the
subject of electrochemistry, effectively revolutionized the battery industry, and pioneered electric/fuel cell vehicles.
The Karl and Erna Kordesch papers contain records of much of Karl's research and publishing efforts as well as biographical
records, photos, and ephemera documenting the Kordeschs' life in Nazi-occupied Austria and the United States.
MSS Kordesch
14 linear feet; 36 boxes; 11 gigabytes
History of Science / Photographs, Videos, Books
Warren E. Kronstad Papers, 1954-2002
The Warren E. Kronstad Papers document the education,
research, and teaching activities of Kronstad, a wheat researcher and Oregon State
University alumnus and professor. The Papers include correspondence and subject
files; materials from Kronstad's courses as a student and teacher; research data;
and reference files and reprints.
MSS Kronstad
10.5 cubic feet; 11 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
Rubin H. Landau Papers, 1966-2008
The Rubin H. Landau Papers consist of materials
generated and assembled by Landau in the course of his research and teaching
activities at Oregon State University. Landau was a Professor of Physics at Oregon
State from 1974 until his retirement in 2005, specializing in computational physics
and quantum mechanics.
MSS Landau
19 cubic feet; 20 boxes
University History, History of Science
Merton Lane Papers, 1893-1965
The Merton Lane Papers consist of materials generated and collected by Lane, a USDA Entomologist based in southeast Washington.
MSS Lane
0.55 cubic foot; 1 archives box
History of Science, Natural Resources / Photographs
John D. Lattin Papers, 1941-2004
The John D. Lattin Papers consist of materials produced and assembled by John Lattin during his tenure as professor of entomology
at Oregon State University. The collection includes professional correspondence, research proposals and reports, informational
and promotional materials from OSU, and research materials related to entomology and Pacific Northwest forest management.
MSS Lattin
4.5 cubic feet, including 20 photographs; 15 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
William Evans Lawrence Text, 1942
The William Evans Lawrence Text consists of a mimeographed text, Studies in Plant
Ecology, prepared by Lawrence in 1942 for use in botany classes at Oregon State College.
MSS Lawrence
0.05 cubic ft.
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Books
Robert W. MacVicar Papers, 1942-1995
The MacVicar Papers document the
activities of Robert MacVicar, who served as President of OSU from 1970 to
1984. These records primarily focus upon MacVicar's work and personal life
outside the university.
MSS MacVicar
2.1 cubic feet; These records are housed in 2 cubic foot
boxes, 2 document boxes, and 1 16x20 oversize box.
University History, Natural Resources, Multicultural Archives, History of Science / Photographs
Victor A. Madsen Papers, 1964-1998
The Victor A. Madsen Papers were
generated or assembled by Madsen in the course of his research and
teaching as a Physics Professor at Oregon State University. Madsen joined
the faculty of Oregon State in 1963 and retired in 1997.
MSS Madsen
1.8 cubic feet; 2 boxes
University History, History of Science
Leonard M. Maki Nuclear Power Collection, 1936-1975
The Leonard M. Maki Nuclear Power Collection consists of books and archival materials related to the development of nuclear
power systems in the twentieth century. Of particular note is a collection of documents, dating to the 1960s, which detail
ideas and prototypes for nuclear power systems designed to operate in outer space.
MSS Maki
5 linear feet, 4 boxes, 24 books
History of Science / Books, Photographs
Charles H. Martin Papers, 1939-1942
The Charles H. Martin Papers consist of three narrative research reports on garden symphylids compiled by Martin while at
the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station in Cincinnati.
MSS MartinC
0.2 cubic foot, including 15 photographs; 3 file folders
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Mater Engineering Tribal Consultation Files, 1920-1995
The Mater Engineering Tribal Consultation
Files were generated and assembled by Mater Engineering, Ltd. and pertain to
the company's consulting work with Native American tribes in the use of their
forest lands. Mater Engineering, Ltd., located in Corvallis, Oregon, provides
engineering and consultation services to the forest products
industry.
MSS MaterEngineering
10 cubic feet; 10 boxes
Natural Resources, History of Science, Multicultural Archives / Photographs
Mathematics Department Records, 1933-1994
The Mathematics Department Records
document the teaching and research activities of the department and the
involvement of Department Chair, W.E. Milne, in campus organizations. The
records include correspondence, reports, lecture notes, and publications.
Mathematics courses have been taught at Oregon State since its founding in
1868; however, research and graduate instruction in mathematics began in
1932 with establishment of the School of Science, which included the
Mathematics Department.
RG 136
0.75 cubic foot; 3 boxes; 1 microfilm reel; 20 feet
University History, History of Science
Christopher Mathews Papers, 1962-2010
Chris Mathews (b. 1937) is a distinguished biochemist with contributions to enzymology and virology. Through professorships
at Yale University, the University of Arizona, and Oregon State University, he has received significant recognition as a researcher,
administrator, and educator. As the author of four books and nearly 150 research articles, director of 35 Ph.D. theses, and
recipient of several major awards in the field of biochemistry, Mathews is a valued member of the international scientific
community. Mathews' papers include professional correspondence from 1962-2010 regarding research, publications, and professorial
duties, and include institutional records of historical interest from his long-term tenure as chairman of the OSU Department
of Biochemistry and Biophysics.
MSS Mathews
6 linear feet; 14 boxes; 154 megabytes
University History, History of Science
Robert E. McDole Papers, 1949-1998
The Robert E. McDole Papers consist of
materials created or assembled by McDole during his undergraduate student
years at Oregon State College, as a graduate student in soil science at
the University of Idaho, and in the course of his work as a soil scientist
for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the University of Idaho. McDole
earned a BS in soils from Oregon State College in 1952 and MS and Ph.D.
degrees from the University of Idaho in 1968 and 1969.
MSS McDole
1.35 cubic feet, including 19
photographs; 2 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs, Maps
McDonald Rare Book and Manuscript Collection, 2041-1763 BC, ca. 960-1941 AD
In the early 1930s, Mary McDonald (1848-1935), concerned with the preponderance of scientific and technical books at most
land grant universities, donated a rare book collection to the Oregon State University library. In 1934 the McDonald Rare
Book Room was established with gifts to the library of items from her collection. Since then, the McDonald endowment has enabled
the acquisition of over 2,000 rare books and fine bindings. Included in the collection are numerous incunabula (books printed
before 1501) and pre-1600 manuscripts. Among the exceedingly rare items housed in the McDonald Collection is Bernard de Gordon's
Lilium Medicinae, Lyons, 1480, as well as three cuneiform tablets, the oldest of which dates to 2041 BCE.
RB McDonald
55 linear
feet; 2,680 items
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Books
James McIver Papers, 1980-1984
The James McIver Papers consist of research data and notes generated by McIver as an OSU Ph.D. student in entomology.
MSS McIver
0.3 cubic foot; 4 file folders
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources
Frank P. McWhorter Papers, 1942-1961
The Frank P. McWhorter Papers document
McWhorter’s research on plant diseases as a plant pathologist for the Agricultural
Experiment Station at Oregon State College.
MSS McWhorter
1 cubic foot; 1 box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Mechanical Engineering Department Lantern Slides, 1920
The Mechanical Engineering Department Lantern Slides consist of lantern slides probably used for instruction in mechanical
engineering and includes images pertaining to thermit welds and the mechanical analysis of various aggregates and asphalt
cements.
P 229
0.1 cubic foot, including 34 slides
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Mechanical Engineering Department Records, 1894-1971
The Mechanical Engineering Department Records consist of lab notes, teaching materials, technical drawings and administrative
files.
RG 213
7.35 cubic feet; 1 23x31 oversize box and 8 archives boxes
University History, History of Science
Media Services Moving Images, 1957-2002
The Media Services Moving Images consist
of motion picture films produced by the Classroom Television department;
videotapes recorded or produced by the Communication Media Center; raw
film footage and media elements; and streaming video files produced by
Media Services. They include recordings of classroom lectures for hygiene
and health education classes; commencement and other special events; and
lectures by faculty and visiting speakers at Oregon State University as
well as training and informational tapes pertaining to a variety of topics
including cultural diversity, computer graphics, and multimedia
technology.
FV P 119
13 cubic feet, including 130
films reels, 57 videotapes, 12 sound recordings, and 40 color
slides; 12 boxes and 21 film
cans
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science, Multicultural Archives / Photographs, Videos, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories
Oregon State University Memorabilia Collection, ca. 1860-present
The Memorabilia Collection is an artificial collection containing items of interest about Oregon State University
and to a lesser extent, the city of Corvallis, and the state of Oregon.
MC
86 cubic feet; 190 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science, Multicultural Archives, Local History / Sound Recordings and Oral Histories, Maps
Fred Merryfield Papers, 1916-1978
The Merryfield Papers consist of
materials generated and assembled by Fred Merryfield documenting his
career as an Oregon State engineering professor and his work as a founding
engineer of the CH2M consulting firm. The Papers include publications and
reports, correspondence, course materials, technical drawings,
photographs, licenses, and certificates.
MSS Merryfield
1.5 cubic feet, including 4
photographs ; 3 boxes, including 1
oversize box
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Microbiology Department Motion Picture Films, 1969-1970
The Microbiology Department Motion
Picture Films document the department's laboratories and offices; the
lift-slab construction of the Bioscience Building; and the department's
move to the new building.
FV P 117
0.25 cubic ft.; 8 film reels; 200 ft.
University History, History of Science / Videos
Microbiology Department Photographs, 1898-1996
The Microbiology Department Photographs consist of photographic images of department faculty and staff, students,
laboratory research, offices and buildings, including the Salmon Disease Laboratory.
P 117
0.4 cubic foot, including 800 photographs; 1 document box and 1 file folder
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Milne, W.E., Collection, 1905-1981
The W.E. Milne Collection documents Milne's mathematics research and consists primarily of Milne's research publications.
Milne headed the Mathematics Department at Oregon State College from 1932 to 1955 and was a pioneer in numerical analysis
and computer mathematics.
MSS Milne
0.8 cubic feet; 2 boxes and 1 map folder
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Buena Maris Mockmore Papers, 1916-1969
The Buena Maris Mockmore Papers include
speeches, radio program materials, publications, and teaching materials
prepared in her role as an extension specialist in child develoment and
family life at Oregon State College and Iowa State University.
MSS Mockmore
0.35 cubic feet
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Ellen J. Moore Papers, 1905-2003
The Ellen J. Moore Papers consist of correspondence and materials primarily documenting Moore's employment as a paleontologist
and her interactions with family members as well as other fellow paleontologists.
MSS MooreE
2.7 cubic feet; 3 archives boxes and 1 12x17 oversize box
University History, History of Science / Photographs, Books
George W. Moore Papers, 1952-2001
The George W. Moore Papers consist of
field and laboratory notebooks documenting Moore's work as a research
geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey from 1951 to 1987. He became a
Courtesy Professor Geology at Oregon State University in 1987.
MSS MooreGW
1.4 cubic feet; 2 boxes
University History, History of Science / Books
Richard Y. Morita Papers, 1949-2005
The Richard Y. Morita Papers consist of materials documenting Morita's career in microbiology and oceanography including research
article and chapter drafts, correspondence, grant related records, brochures, certificates, newspaper clippings and photographs.
MSS Morita
1.65 cubic feet; 2 archives boxes and 4 file folders including 2 photographs
University History, Multicultural Archives, History of Science / Photographs
Hugh E. Morrison Papers, 1937-1964
The Hugh E. Morrison Papers consist of materials reflecting Morrison's
research on vegetable crop and hop pest control, symphylid control, and the application of pesticides including
DDT.
MSS Morrison
.7 cubic foot; 7 file folders and 1 archives box
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources / Photographs
Dale Moss Papers, 1958-1994
The Dale Moss Papers consist of addresses and speeches, article reprints, correspondence, photographs, publications, and a
narrative report created or collected by Moss, a former Crop Sciences professor at OSU.
MSS Moss
.82 cubic foot, including 978 photographs; 5 file folders and 1 archives box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Alfie Nelson Laboratory Notebook, 1921-1922
The Alfie Nelson Laboratory Notebook was
used by Nelson in her Household Chemistry course at Oregon Agricultural
College in 1921-1922.
MSS NelsonA
0.02 cubic ft.; 1 volume
University History, History of Science
C. William Nelson Papers, 1958-1975
The C. William Nelson Papers consist of Nelson's fieldwork notebooks and study logs, correspondence and maps, as well as memorabilia
and newsletters published by the Oregon Entomological Society and the Oregon Mycological Society.
MSS NelsonCW
4 folders
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources
Robert W. Newburgh Papers, 1958-1976
The Robert W. Newburgh Papers
document Newburgh's research, administrative activities, participation in
faculty governance, contributions to statewide and national organizations,
and instruction. Newburgh joined the faculty of Oregon State University in
1953 and served as Chair of the Biochemistry and Biophysics Department,
Director of the Science Research Institute, and Dean of the Graduate
School. Newburgh retired from Oregon State in 1981.
MSS Newburgh
2.0 cubic feet; 2 boxes
University History, History of Science
News and Communication Services Motion Picture Films and Videotapes, 1942-2000
The News and Communication Services
Motion Picture Films and Videotapes consist of raw footage and final
productions of news releases and public service announcements documenting
and promoting Oregon State University students and faculty; research and
academic programs; and athletics and student activities. The bulk of the
collection was recorded or filmed in the 1970s and 1980s on 16 mm film or
3/4" Umatic videotape.
FV P 057
55 cubic feet, including 802
videotapes, 415 film reels, and 2 audiotapes; 73 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science, Multicultural Archives / Videos, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories
News and Communication Services Photograph Collection, 1962-1999
The News and Communication Services Photograph Collection contains images generated and collected by the News and Communication
Services Office that depict campus buildings, faculty and staff, recreational and athletic activities, and other events.
P 057
5.75 cubic feet, including 9,200 prints; 6 archives boxes and 1 document box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science, Multicultural Archives / Photographs
News and Communication Services Records, 1940-2004
The News and Communication Services
Records document the public relations activities of Oregon State
University, especially with the news media. The records consists primarily
of biographical files for faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and
others affiliated with Oregon State and press releases.
RG 203
13.7 cubic feet, including 129
sound recordings; 18
boxes; 2 microfilm reels
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science, Multicultural Archives / Photographs
David B. Nicodemus Papers, 1945-1989
The Nicodemus Papers pertain to David B.
Nicodemus physics research at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, Stanford
University, and Oregon State College and to his childhood in Japan as the
son of missionary parents.
MSS Nicodemus
0.25 cubic feet
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Roger L. Nielsen Papers, 1977-2010
The Roger L. Nielsen Papers
document Nielsen's teaching, research, and university service at Oregon
State University and include teaching materials, committee records, and
publications. A Professor of Geosciences, Nielsen joined the faculty of
Oregon State University in 1988.
MSS Nielsen
1.5 cubic feet; 2 boxes
University History, History of Science
Barton C. and Sally L. Hacker Nuclear Affairs Collection, 1938-2002
The Hacker collection is comprised of books, government publications and unpublished technical reports dealing with multiple
aspects of nuclear technology and the atomic age. The collection was donated by Bartron C. Hacker, Curator of Armed Forces
History at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and former OSU professor. Hacker's wife Sally was a professor
of sociology at OSU until 1988.
MSS Hacker
51 linear feet, 653 items
History of Science / Books
How OSU Grew Nuclear Science Oral Histories, 2009-2010
The How OSU Grew Nuclear Science Oral Histories consist of interviews of Oregon
State University faculty and alumni in the Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics Department that were conducted
as part of the 50th
anniversary of the graduate program in 2009.
OH 16
0.15 cubic feet; 1 box; 13 sound files; 112 Mbytes
University History, History of Science / Sound Recordings and Oral Histories
Nuclear Science Technical Reports Collection, 1946-1979
The Nuclear Science Technical Reports Collection includes papers issued by a variety of both government and government-contracted
organizations focused on the research, application and development of nuclear energy and reactor design.
MSS Reports
50 linear feet, 105 boxes
History of Science / Books
Nursery and Seed Trade Catalogues Collection, 1832-1999
The Nursery and Seed
Trade Catalogues represent a comprehensive resource for researchers
interested in the history of agricultural nurseries. The collection consists primarily of flower and seed catalogues,
most of which were printed in Great Britain, Holland and the US between the years 1832-1950. The materials provide a historical
record of prices, seed sources, and descriptions of plants and seeds offered for sale by nurserymen and growers over time.
MSS Seed
30 linear
feet; 51 boxes, 23 bound volumes
History of Science, Natural Resources / Books
Mary Jo Nye Papers
Dr. Mary Jo Nye (b. 1944) is a historian of science widely recognized for her research into scientific discovery as both a
catalyst and product of social and political events. Through positions at the University of Oklahoma and Oregon State University,
extensive publishing, and participation in the international community of historians of science, Dr. Nye has drawn recognition
from prestigious organizations including the History of Science Society and the American Chemical Society. The Mary Jo Nye
Papers include books relating to the history of science, reprints, manuscript notes, and miscellaneous documents.
MSS Nye
3 linear feet
University History, History of Science
College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Motion Picture Films and Videotapes, 1968-1998
The College of Oceanic and Atmospheric
Sciences Motion Picture Films and Videotapes consist of moving images
recorded and assembled by the College, primarily for instructional use.
The collection includes films pertaining to oceanographic research, deep
water drilling, and offshore oil and gas operations; videotapes of
meterology lectures; and videotapes of marine resource management seminars
on the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill and Pacific Northwest fisheries.
Oceanography research began at Oregon State College in 1954 and the School
of Oceanography was established in 1972.
FV P 203
2 cubic feet, including 52
videotapes and 6 film reels; 4
boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Videos
College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Records, 1960-1979
These records document the administration
of the College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences and the operation of
OSU's research vessels Yaquina and
Cayuse.
RG 173
6.33 cubic feet
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
School of Oceanography Photographs, 1970-1972
The School of Oceanography Photographs consists of
images depicting oceanographic research conducted by Oregon State University faculty
and graduate students. The Oceanography Department was established at Oregon State
College in 1959 and became the School of Oceanography in 1972.
P 203
0.01 cubic foot, including 3 photographs; 1 box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Oceanography: Making of a Science Videotapes, 2000
These videotapes document a program
sponsored by the Office of Naval Research in cooperation with the H. John
Heinz Center for Science, Economics and the Environment to commemorate the
history of the Office of Naval Research and Oceanography. The videotapes
record oral history interviews with noted ocean scientists and
engineers.
FV P 236
3 cubic feet; 110 videotapes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Videos, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories
Paul W. Oman Papers, 1930-1983
The Paul W. Oman Papers consist of article reprints, correspondence, newsletters, publications, and research reference files
related to Oman's entomology research.
MSS Oman
1.3 cubic feet; 2 archives boxes
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources
Oral History Interviews, Personal Histories, and Sound Recordings Collection on Agriculture, Forestry, and Oregon History, 1949-1996
The Oral History Interviews, Personal Histories, and Sound Recordings Collection on Agriculture,
Forestry, and Oregon History consists of various oral histories, personal and family histories, recollections, and sound recordings
prepared by different individuals. The collection materials document forestry in Oregon and the Northwest, the history of
Oregon State
University, local Corvallis and Benton County history, and the activities of Oregon State alumni.
OH 05
0.5 cubic foot, including 20 audiocassettes, 6 SoundScriber discs, and 1 reel-to-reel
audiotape; 3 boxes
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources, Local History / Sound Recordings and Oral Histories
Oregon Sea Grant Communications Moving Images. 1939-2007
The Oregon Sea Grant Communications
Moving Images consist of final productions in 16 mm film, videotape, and
DVD formats as well as extensive raw footage and film elements documenting
marine resources, oceanographic research, and the programs and activities
of the Oregon State University Sea Grant College Program.
FV P 185
43 cubic feet, including 770
film reels, 30 videotapes, and 9 DVDs; 40 boxes and 30 film cans
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Videos
Oregon State University Foundation Moving Images, 1976-2007
The Oregon State University Foundation
Moving Images consist of videotapes, motion picture films, and DVDs produced or
assembled by the Foundation. The materials include recordings of training
events and presentations as well as public service announcements and other
productions prepared to promote OSU and the OSU Foundation.
FV P 178
2.8 cubic feet, including 68 videotapes, 4
films, and 3 DVDs; 3 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Videos
Voices of Oregon State University Oral History Collection, 1995-2013
The Voices of Oregon State University Oral History
Collection consists of oral history interviews conducted by students as part of
anthropology, history and sociology classes and Special Collections & Archives internships. The interview subjects include
Oregon State
alumni, faculty, and administrators.
OH 09
35 interviews; 0.2 cubic foot, including 4 audio cassettes, 20 compact discs, 1 dvd; 3 boxes; 35 sound files, 1 video file,
1 image file, and 7 document
files; 5.3 Gbytes born digital
University History, Multicultural Archives, Natural Resources, History of Science / Sound Recordings and Oral Histories, Photographs
Oregon Stater Photograph Collection, 1967-2001
The Oregon Stater Photograph Collection contains images taken by OSU Alumni Association staff, Oregon Stater editor George Edmonston, Gwil Evans and other Oregon Stater staff members for use in the almuni magazine. These photos depict various events including class reunions, alumni award recognition
ceremonies, homecoming and alumni participating in various activties on and around the Oregon State campus. Also included
are images of campus landmarks and of OSU faculty.
P 195
1.93 cubic feet, including approximately 620 prints,
8,400 negatives and 735 slides; 2 archives boxes, 2 file folders and 2 document
boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Margaret Osler Papers, 1912-2010
Margaret Osler (1942-2010) was a historian of science and philosophy who published widely on the scientific revolution and
on the connection between religion and early science. In her two books and more than 125 articles, Osler focused in particular
on the work of Pierre Gassendi, Robert Boyle and Isaac Newton. Osler was a member of the faculty at the University of Calgary
for thirty-five years.
MSS Osler
32 linear feet; 64 boxes
University History, History of Science, Multicultural Archives / Photographs, Books
Charles Osterberg Motion Picture Films, 1961-1965
The Charles Osterberg Motion
Picture Films consist of 16 mm films made by Osterberg in the 1960s of
oceanographic research conducted on the Oregon coast near the mouth of the
Columbia River. Charles Osterberg earned a Ph.D. in oceanography at Oregon
State University in 1962 and was a faculty member at OSU from 1962 until
1966.
FV P 284
0.3 cubic feet, including 4 film
reels and 1 DVD; 2 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Videos
John Owen Papers, 1971-1987
The John Owen Papers consist of research materials prepared and assembled by Owen in the field of electrical engineering.
MSS Owen
0.5 cubic foot; 1 document box and 1 half-document box
University History, History of Science
Earl L. Packard Papers, 1913-1980
The Earl L. Packard Papers consist of
Packard's notes, reference materials, maps, correspondence, and a student
paper. Packard came to Oregon State College in 1932 to teach paleontology
in the Geology Department; he served as the chair of the department from
1932 to 1950 and the Dean of the School of Science from 1932 to
1938.
MSS Packard
0.5 cubic feet; 2 boxes
University History, History of Science / , Maps
Albert and Ruth Parr Rare Book Collection, 1498-1989
The Parr Rare Book Collection is a major component of
the university's collection of rare books, antiquarian books and fine bindings. The
bulk of the collection spans from the earliest days of printing in the late 1400s
through the 19th century and contains scholarly works in Latin and Greek as well as
English and other modern languages. The collection includes volumes devoted to the
history of science, early travel, philosophy, religion, literature and biography.
The history of printing is also a particular emphasis of the collection.
RB Parr
45 cubic feet; 42 cubic foot boxes and 2 oversize folio
boxes
History of Science / Books
Patent Committee Records, 1917-1963
The Patent Committee Records document the
development and management of patent policy for Oregon State University
and include correspondence, reference materials, committee minutes,
documents about specific inventions and patent investigations, reports,
and patents and patent applications. The Patent Committee was established
at Oregon State College in the late 1940s.
RG 021
1 cubic foot, including 11
photographs; 2 boxes, including 1
oversize box; 1 microfilm reel
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Papers, 1873-2011
Linus Pauling (1901-1994), a 1922 OSU graduate and the only recipient of two unshared Nobel Prizes, (Chemistry, 1954; Peace,
1962) undertook a wide range of studies during his seventy-year career as a scientist, humanitarian and peace activist. The
collection, comprised of over five hundred thousand items, contains all of Pauling's personal and scientific papers, research
materials, correspondence, photographs, awards, and memorabilia. Not only does the Pauling archive reflect Linus Pauling's
long and varied scientific career, the presence of Ava Helen Pauling's (1903-1981) papers also indicates their mutual devotion
to world peace and to each other.
MSS Pauling
4,437 linear feet; 2,230 boxes; 4,111 books
University History, History of Science, Multicultural Archives / Photographs, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories, Videos, Books
Kareen Peiffer Laboratory Notes, 1930-1931
The Kareen Peiffer Laboratory Notes
consist of laboratory notes and drawings made by Peiffer in botany and
zoology courses at Oregon State College. Peiffer graduated from Oregon
State in 1934 with a degree in education.
MSS Peiffer
0.15 cubic foot; 1 box
University History, History of Science
School of Pharmacy Photograph Collection, 1916-1948
The School of Pharmacy Photograph Collection consists of images assembled by the School of Pharmacy and by Ernst Stuhr that
depict the Pharmacy Building, pharmacy classrooms and laboratories, and exhibits for drug shows at Oregon State College.
Pharmacy instruction began at Oregon Agricultural college in 1898; Ernst Stuhr was a member of the pharmacy faculty from 1927
to 1944.
P 166
0.05 cubic foot, including 85 photographs; 2 boxes
University History, History of Science / Photographs
College of Pharmacy Records, 1899-2006
The College of Pharmacy Records consist of materials
assembled and written by Dean Adolph Ziefle on the history of pharmacy in Oregon and
the development of pharmacy instruction at Oregon State; reports; and publications.
The Course in Pharmacy was established at Oregon Agricultural College in
1898.
RG 105
0.1 cubic foot; 1 box; 1 microfilm reel; 20 linear feet
University History, History of Science
Harry K. Phinney Papers, 1938-1988
The Harry K. Phinney Papers consist of correspondence, grant proposals, meeting minutes, notes, photographs, publications
and reports chiefly pertaining to the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) and the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC).
MSS Phinney
0.2 cubic foot, including 110 photographs; 1 document box
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources / Photographs
Physics Department Photographs, 1930-1962
The Physics Department Photographs consist principally of images of the construction of Weniger Hall, known at the time as
the Physics-Chemistry Building and dedicated in 1962. The collection also includes photographs of a seismograph, spectrometer,
and cyclotron as well as images of physics groups and the Physics Department.
P 078
593 photographs; 2 boxes
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Physics Department Records, 1909-1974
The Department of Physics Records
document physics research and teaching at Oregon State University as well
as the KOAC radio station which was established and initially housed
within the department. The records include correspondence, project
reports, faculty research, curriculum materials, and documents pertaining
to the functioning of the department.
RG 037
2 cubic ft.; 12 microfilm reels
University History, History of Science
President's Office Records, 1870-2002
The President's Office Records reflect the
administration of the university and include documentation of policy
formulation, publication of statistical information, and review of legal
issues. Separate finding aids have been prepared for Subgroup 1 (B.L. Arnold), Subgroup 2 (John D. Letcher), Subgroup
3 (John M. Bloss), Subgroup 4 (H.B. Miller), and Subgroup 5 (Thomas Gatch).
RG 013
44.4 cubic ft.; 180 microfilm
reels.
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science, Multicultural Archives, Local History / Sound Recordings and Oral Histories
Publications Group
The Publications Group consists of newspapers, magazines, newsletters, brochures, reports and other literature generated by
the whole of OSU, including its student and faculty groups, statewide extension agencies and university administration.
PUBS
555 titles
University History, Natural Resources, Multicultural Archives, History of Science, Local History / Books
Radiation Center Photographs, 1959-1965
The Radiation Center Photographs
document the Radiation Center facility at Oregon State University,
faculty associated with the Center, and nuclear physics equipment in
use at Oregon State College prior to establishment of the Radiation
Center. The Radiation Center was established in the early 1960s as a
research laboratory for nuclear and radiation research at Oregon State
University.
P 033
0.01 cubic
foot, including 5 photographs and 4 slides; 2 boxes, including 1 oversize
box
University History, History of Science, Multicultural Archives / Photographs
Radiation Center Records, 1969-2000
The Radiation Center Records consist of
annual reports for the Radiation Center and TRIGA Reactor at Oregon State
University. Nuclear research and education began at OSU soon after World
War II and a nuclear reactor was constructed on the Corvallis campus in
the mid-1960s.
RG 202
1 cubic foot; 1 box
University History, History of Science, Multicultural Archives
Radiation Safety Department Records, 1989
The Radiation Safety Department Records
consist of the Radiation Safety Manual issued in April 1989 by Oregon
State University. The Radiation Safety Department implements the written
directives of the Radiation Safety Committee and provides services to
researchers, laboratories and facilities using radioactive materials,
ionizing radiation production equipment, and lasers.
RG 204
0.05 cubic foot; 1 box
University History, History of Science
Frank J. Radovsky Papers, 1957-2008
The Frank J. Radovsky Papers document Radovsky's
research on parasitic mites (acaraology). Radovsky taught medical entomology as a visiting
professor at Oregon State University (OSU) in 1986-1987 and returned to OSU in 1994 as a
Courtesy Professor in Entomology, a position he held until his death in 2010.
MSS Radovsky
3.4 cubic feet, including 9 photographs; 4 boxes
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources / Photographs
Robert Rankin Papers, 1935-1974
The Robert Rankin Papers consist of materials that document Rankin's years as an Oregon State College student and his career
as an engineer and engineering consultant.
MSS Rankin
1.1 cubic feet; 1 archives box and 1 legal size document box
University History, History of Science / Books
Research Office Records, 1960-2002
Established in 1965, the Research Office oversees and directs research at OSU. The Research Office Records were
generated or acquired by the Research Office, the Natural Resources Policy Institute, and OSU research centers and institutes.
The records
document the formation of procedures and policies regarding research, review of various research projects at OSU, and external
funding of research
through grants.
RG 170
7.3 cubic ft.; 6 microfilm reels.
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
Paul G. Risser Papers, 1997-2002
The Paul G. Risser Papers consist of records generated by the Willamette Restoration Initiative that were collected by Risser.
Included among these records are correspondence, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, publications, and reports.
MSS Risser
0.7 cubic foot; 1 archives box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Paul Ritchter papers, 1937-1972
The Paul Ritchter Papers consist of records generated by Ritchter, an entomologist, and include article reprints, conference
papers, photographs and research notes.
MSS Ritchter
0.45 cubic foot; 1 archives box
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources / Photographs
R. H. Robinson Papers, 1889-1968
The R.H. Robinson Papers document
Robinson's research on insecticides, fungicides, and spray residues
conducted as a chemist with the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station, a
position Robinson held from 1911 until his retirement in 1951. The Papers
include correspondence, article reprints and publications, research data,
reference materials, and publications.
MSS Robinson
8.8 cubic feet; 9 boxes
University History, History of Science
Rockefeller Project Records, 1969-1981
The Rockefeller Project Records document a
multidisciplinary study of environmental concerns and economic growth in Oregon
conducted at Oregon State University in the early 1970s. The project was funded
by the the Rockefeller Foundation, the National Science Foundation, and the
Pacific Northwest Regional Commission and directed by Emery N. Castle. The
records include project proposals, administrative records, reports and studies,
and documentation of the simulation models developed by the project.
RG 161
2.4 cubic feet; 4 boxes, including 1 oversize box
University History, History of Science
Robert G. Rosenstiel Papers, 1940-1988
The Rosenstiel Papers document the
entomology research conducted by Robert G. Rosenstiel and include project
notebooks, plot data, correspondence, reports and publications, and
related documentation.
MSS Rosenstiel
2.15 cubic feet
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources / Photographs
William E. Sandine Papers, 1972-1995
The William E. Sandine Papers consist of materials generated and collected by Sandine, a Microbiology Professor. Included
among the records are correspondence, newspaper clippings, and various materials (vitae, letters of recommendation, publications)
documenting various awards for which Sandine was nominated.
MSS Sandine
0.35 cubic foot; 2 document boxes
University History, History of Science
John R. Schubert Papers, 1954-1963
The John R. Schubert Papers consist of Schubert's research records, correspondence, and reports, including materials pertaining
to the agricultural chemist's Ph.D. dissertation.
MSS Schubert
1.5 cubic feet,; 1 archives box, 1 document box and 1 half-document box
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources
College of Science Photograph Collection, 1965-1995
The College of Science Photograph Collection consists of images taken by the General Science department staff and students,
documenting classroom instruction and other activities. Also included are portraits of department faculty members as well
as students.
P 084
0.06 cubic feet, including 42 prints and 91 negatives; 4 file folders
University History, History of Science / Photographs
College of Science Records, 1932-1973
The College of Science Records document
the administrative activities of the College of Science at Oregon State
University from its founding in 1932. The records include correspondence
and reports of the first dean, Earl L. Packard; enrollment statistics and
biennial reports; and records of the Junior Engineers and Scientists
Summer Institute.
RG 024
0.6 cubic foot; 1 box; 3 microfilm reels, including 1
partial reel
University History, History of Science
College of Science Videotapes, 1991-1997
The College of Science Videotapes consist
of two productions prepared for the College that highlight academic
programs and research activities and recordings of the lectures on global
climate change presented in the 1991 Biology Colloquium at Oregon State
University.
FV P 084
0.3 cubic foot, including 9
videotapes; 1 box
University History, History of Science / Videos
History of Science Books and Dissertations Collection, 1575-2002
Located in the Douglas Strain Reading Room, this growing collection documents the development of science and technology within the past 150 years, with a particularly
strong focus on quantum physics and chemistry. Highlights of the collection include Niels Bohr's doctoral thesis; the first
edition of Marie Curie's Traite de Radioactivite; and the first and only edition of Avogadro's Hypothesis.
RB Science
237 linear feet; 2,512 items
History of Science / Books
History of Science Oral History Collection, 2009-2012
The History of Science Oral History Collection consists primarily of interviews with scientists, with special emphasis placed
on individuals who knew and worked with Linus Pauling. Also included are interviews with members of the Pauling family as
well as interviews with family members of other scientists.
OH 17
26 sound files, 2 video files
University History, History of Science, Multicultural Archives, Local History / Sound Recordings and Oral Histories
Science Research Institute Records, 1942-1964
The Science Research Institute was
established at Oregon State College in 1952 to "preserve and encourage the
individual initiative of productive research in the science faculty, to
intensify research activities, to encourage research grants, and to
promote teamwork in research among the staff members in the different
fields of science." These records document the activities of the institute
and the research activities of institute director Vernon
Cheldelin.
RG 014
10 microfilm reels
University History, History of Science
Herman A. Scullen Papers, 1930-1972
The Herman A. Scullen Papers consist of records generated by entomologist Herman Scullen pertaining mainly to his research
on wasps.
MSS Scullen
0.7 cubic foot; 2 archives boxes
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources
Herman A. Scullen Photographic Collection, 1895-1970
The Herman A. Scullen Photographic Collection consists of images of Scullen, his first wife Johanne M. Fredericksen Scullen
and their families. The collection also includes view cards of travels in Europe.
P 141
0.25 cubic foot, including 100 photographs and nitrate negatives; 2 boxes
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Sea Grant College Program Photographs, 1965-1996
The Sea Grant College Program Photographs consist of images of workshops, presentations and other activities related to the
Sea Grant College and Marine Advisory Programs.
P 185
0.2 cubic foot, including 280 photographs, 250 negatives and 110 slides; 7 file folders
University History, History of Science / Photographs, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories
Sea Grant College Program Records, 1964-2000
The Sea Grant College Program Records
document the establishment and adminisration of marine extension,
education, and training programs; seafood and coastal environments
research; and public policy analysis pertaining to marine resources and
and coastal environments in Oregon.
RG 201
12.3 cubic ft.
University History, History of Science / Sound Recordings and Oral Histories
Edgar Raymond Shepard Letters, 1900-1915
The Shepard Letters were written by
Oregon Agricultural College alumnus Edgar Raymond Shepard to his family.
The letters describe his student activities and subsequent work in Georgia
and Washington, D.C.
MSS Shepard
0.05 cubic feet; 27 letters
University History, History of Science
David and Clara Shoemaker Papers, 1930-2000
The David and Clara Shoemaker Papers document the Shoemakers' professional output as noted x-ray crystallographers at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Oregon State University. The collection includes correspondence, research notebooks
and scholarly manuscripts, among other material types. David Shoemaker, a former student of Linus Pauling, served as chair
of the OSU Chemistry department from 1970-1981.
MSS Shoemaker
39 linear feet; 78 boxes; 266 books
University History, History of Science / Photographs, Books
Sigma Xi Records, 1932-2001
The Sigma Xi Records document the
activities and programs of the Oregon State University chapter of this
scientific research society and include summaries of the status of scientific
research at Oregon State University in the 1930s and 1960s.
MSS Sigma Xi
0.1 cubic foot; 1 box
University History, History of Science
Arthur Byron Smith Papers, 1906-1909
The Arthur Byron Smith Papers consist of
class notes and exercises in hydraulics, construction, and bookkeeping
acquired and created by Smith as part of his engineering education at
Oregon Agricultural College.
MSS SmithAB
0.05 cubic ft.
University History, History of Science
Soil Science Department Records, 1918-1980
The Soil Science Department Records document research and instruction conducted within the department and include faculty
and staff files as well.
RG 115
7.02 cubic feet; 7 archives boxes and 1 file folder
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
Soils Department Photographs, 1952-1977
The Soils Department Photographs consist of prints, camera negatives and color slides, predominantly of department faculty,
staff and students. Other subjects include maps, displays, and laboratory and field research.
P 030
0.2 cubic foot, including 500 photographs
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
J. Brookes Spencer Papers
The J. Brookes Spencer Papers contain records of Spencer's work as an instructor, researcher, and tenured professor from 1952-1979.
Included in this collection are research notes, grade books, student-created documents, photographs, miscellaneous administrative
documents, lecture notes, correspondence, and an extensive collection of reprints relating to the history of science in the
modern era.
MSS SpencerJ
48 linear feet; 25 boxes; 400 books
University History, History of Science / Books
Eugene Starr Papers, 1911-1988
Eugene Starr
(1901-1988) enjoyed a widespread reputation as a distinguished
scientist and engineer. A 1923 graduate of Oregon Agricultural College,
he achieved international recognition for his work in the fields of
electrical engineering and nuclear physics. In 1958 Starr was awarded
the Department of the Interior's highest honor, the Distinguished
Service Award, for his work with the Bonneville Power Administration.
Starr's papers include personal correspondence and scientific reports,
with a focus on his work in nuclear fission and the transmission of
high-voltage electricity.
MSS Starr
115
linear feet; 235 boxes
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources, Multicultural Archives / Photographs, Maps
Statistics Department Records, 1968-1989
The Statistics Department Records consist of technical reports published by the department and reflecting the research of
its faculty.
RG 152
0.15 cubic foot; 2 file folders
University History, History of Science
Mervyn Stephenson Collection, 1915-1941
The Mervyn Stephenson Collection consists of student memorabilia, course notes and tests, student publications, military memorabilia
and panoramic prints.
MSS Stephenson
0.35 cubic foot; 8 file folders
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Clara A. Storvick Papers, 1925-2002
The Clara A. Storvick Papers consist of reprints of journal articles written or co-authored by Storvick, a Professor of Foods
and Nutrition, as well as publications, research notes and other materials that she generated and collected.
MSS Storvick
0.92 cubic foot; 2 file folders and 2 archives boxes
University History, History of Science, Natural Resources / Photographs, Books
Douglas C. Strain Papers, 1914-2007
The Douglas C. Strain Papers consist of
materials generated and assembled by Strain and document his establishment
of Electro Scientific Industries (ESI) and professional and philanthropic
activities as well as his family. Strain founded Electro Scientific
Industries, a manufacturer of precision instrumentation and laser
fabrication systems, in Portland, Oregon, in 1953. He was actively
involved in a civic organizations and boards and supported a number of
projects at Oregon higher education institutions, including Oregon State
University.
MSS Strain
16 cubic feet, including 850
photographs, 3 videotapes, and 1 DVD; 16 boxes
University History, History of Science / Photographs, Videos, Sound Recordings and Oral Histories
Ernst Thedore Stuhr Papers, 1928-1956
The Ernst Thedore Stuhr Papers document
Stuhr's research and writing on medicinal plants and the pharmacy profession.
Stuhr served on the faculty of the Oregon State College School of Pharmacy from
1927 to 1944.
MSS Stuhr
0.5 cubic feet; 1 box and 1 map folder
University History, History of Science / Books, Maps
Frank G. Sutherland Notebook, 1912-1913
The Frank G. Sutherland Notebook is the
chemistry laboratory notebook Sutherland created during his 1912-1913 academic
year at Oregon Agricultural College.
MSS Sutherland
0.05 cubic foot; 1 box
University History, History of Science
Technology Educators of Oregon Records, 1954-2001
The Technology Educators of Oregon
Records consist of administrative and member-related records which
document the activities of this statewide organization and several of its
founding associations. The Technology Educators of Oregon (TEO) encourages
and supports technology programs in Oregon middle schools, high schools,
and colleges. This organization was established in 1990 with the merger of
the Oregon Vocational Trade and Technical Association (OVTTA) and the
Oregon Technology Education Association (OTEA).
MSS TechEducators
0.7 cubic foot; 3 boxes, including 1 oversize box
History of Science
E. Dale Trout Papers, 1939-1983
The E. Dale Trout Papers consist of materials created and assembled by Trout and his colleague, John P. Kelley, regarding
research on X-ray equipment, diagnostic radiology, and the administration of the X-Ray Science and Engineering Laboratory
at Oregon State University. Trout and Kelley were faculty in the OSU Department of General Science beginning in the 1960s.
MSS Trout
5.2 cubic feet, including 2 photographs; 20 boxes, including 1 oversize box
University History, History of Science / Photographs
Office of University Publications and OSU Press Records, 1907-1995
The Office of University Publications and
OSU Press Records document the activities of the University Publications
Office, the Committee on Publications, and the OSU Press. The records
include news releases, correspondence, and extensive materials pertaining
to the publications, Birds of Oregon and
Improving College and University Teaching.
The Office of University Publications was established in 1912; the
Committee on Publications was established in 1936 and OSU Press was
established in 1961.
RG 018
7.25 cubic feet; 9 boxes, including 1 oversize
box; 9 microfilm
reels
University History, History of Science
Neal VanDevender Papers, 1961-1965
The Neal VanDevender Papers consist of materials collected by VanDevender as an undergraduate, including notes and papers
from the courses that he took while a mechanical engineering student at OSU.
MSS Vandevender
1.7 cubic feet; 2 archives boxes, 1 document box and 1 20x24 oversize box
University History, History of Science
College of Veterinary Medicine Photograph Collection, 1977-1981
The College of Veterinary Medicine Photograph Collection consists of slides produced by the college staff that primarily document
various phases in the construction of Magruder Hall. Some of these images also contain interior and exterior shots of the
finished structure as well as views of tabletop models of the building created before construction.
P 184
0.35 cubic foot, including 1,135 slides; 1 document box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
College of Veterinary Medicine Records, 1923-1976
The College of Veterinary Medicine
Records consist predominantly of reports of research and diagnostic
testing conducted by the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State
University. The first veterinary science courses were taught at Oregon
State Agricultural College in 1892; the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
was built in 1952 and the School of Veterinary Medicine was established at
in 1975.
RG 175
1 cubic foot; 1 box; 1 microfilm
reel
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
Visual Instruction Department Lantern Slides, 1900-1940
The Visual Instruction Department Lantern
Slides consist of slide sets assembled and loaned by the Oregon State
System of Higher Education General Extension Division. The slides depict a
variety of topics including many related to Oregon and the Pacific
Northwest.
P 217
6.35 cubic feet, including 2696
photographs; 47 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science, Multicultural Archives / Photographs
Willibald Weniger Papers, 1880-1955
Willibald Weniger began his career at Oregon Agricultural College in 1908 as the founding head of the Physics Department.
He left the College in 1914 but returned to the position in 1920. In 1933 he became Assistant Dean of the Graduate Division
of physics, and later Associate Dean and Dean. The Willibald Weniger Papers include Weniger's dissertation on infrared absorption
spectra, reports of a 1938 professional trip to Europe and a 1955 University of Alaska yearbook.
MSS Weniger
.4 cubic feet;
University History, History of Science
Weniger, Willibald, Photographic Collection, ca. 1905-1930
The Weniger Photographic Collection consists predominately of a
photograph album of images taken and/or collected by Willibald Weniger. Most of the images are
of Oregon Agricultural College; Corvallis and vicinity; physics laboratories and research; and
Weniger and his family and friends. Weniger was a professor of physics at Oregon Agricultural
College from 1908 to 1914 and again from 1920 until his retirement in 1951.
P 081
0.25 cubic feet; approx. 600 prints and 40 negatives.
University History, History of Science, Local History / Photographs
Paul H. Weswig Collection, 1945-1965
The Paul H. Weswig Collection contains materials that document Weswig's research in the field of Agricultural Chemistry.
MSS Weswig
1 cubic foot; 1 archives box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
William Q. Wick Papers, 1966-1989
These papers document the career and
research endeavors of William Q. Wick, Sea Grant College Program Director from
1973 to 1990.
MSS Wick
0.15 cubic
foot; 2 boxes
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Robert Claude Wilson Papers, 1920-2004
The Robert Claude Wilson Papers include materials relating to Wilson's teaching career in the Manufacturing Engineering Department
as well as photographs prepared for instructional use in Wilson's classes. Also included is a photograph album with images
taken by Wilson of Mechanical Engineering department machinery, classes, and facilities in what are currently Graf and Batcheller
Halls.
MSS WilsonR
1.6 cubic feet, including 1,023 photographs; 1 archives box, 2 document boxes, 1 file folder and 1 film shipping box
University History, History of Science / Photographs, Videos
James M. Witt Collection, 1945-1960
The James M. Witt Collection consists of chemistry and entomology syllabi, course notes, laboratory experiments, and related
materials for courses that Witt took as a student at the University of California and taught at the University of Arizona.
MSS Witt
1 archives box, 1 cubic foot box
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science
Ralph L. York Papers, 1920-1940
The Ralph L. York Papers consist of laboratory exercises and notebooks from Oregon Agricultural College engineering classes
that York took in the early 1920s, as well as later materials pertaining to his professional work as an engineer.
MSS York
1 cubic foot; 1 cubic-foot box
University History, History of Science
Roy A. Young Papers, 1913-1990
These materials were generated by Roy A.
Young as a faculty member and administrator at Oregon State University
(1948-1976 and 1986-1990), the University of Nebraska (1976-1980), and
Cornell University (1980-1986).
MSS YoungRA
4.5 cubic feet
University History, Natural Resources, History of Science / Photographs
Zoology Department Records, 1895-1997
The Zoology Department Records document
undergradate and graduate instruction in zoology at Oregon State
University and include correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes,
reports, publications, and lantern slides used for ornithology
instruction. Courses in zoology have been offered since the founding of
Oregon State in 1868; the Zoology and Entomology Department was
established in 1889.
RG 074
0.1 cubic foot, including 36
photographs; 2 boxes; 2 microfilm
reels
University History, History of Science / Photographs