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Kenneth W. Hedberg Papers, 1966-1986

Collection Overview

Title: Kenneth W. Hedberg Papers, 1966-1986

ID: MSS Hedberg

Primary Creator: Hedberg, Kenneth W. (1920-2019)

Extent: 0.01 cubic feet. More info below.

Languages of Materials: English [eng]

Abstract

The Kenneth W. Hedberg Papers consist of two sets of correspondence between Linus Pauling and representatives of Oregon State University, including Ken Hedberg, President James Jensen, President Robert MacVicar, and President John Byrne, regarding Pauling's relationship with the University and the donation of his personal papers. Kenneth Hedberg graduated from Oregon Agricultural College and is an OSU professor emeritus of chemistry as well as a former Caltech colleague of Linus Pauling.

Scope and Content Notes

The Kenneth W. Hedberg Papers consist of two sets of correspondence between Linus Pauling and representatives of Oregon State University, including Ken Hedberg, President James Jensen, President Robert MacVicar and President John Byrne.

The first group of letters document the repair of Pauling's relationship with his alma mater, after two decades of poor relations. The correspondence also documents the University's efforts at that time to secure custody of the Pauling Papers.

The second group of letters detail Pauling's communications with President Byrne in which Pauling's history of rocky relations with OSU are discussed as are the negotiations that ultimately led to Pauling's donation of his papers to OSU in 1986.

Biographical / Historical Notes

Kenneth Hedberg (b. 1920) is an OAC alum, OSU emeritus professor of chemistry and former Caltech colleague of Linus Pauling. For many years, Hedberg served as a central point of contact for Pauling in his interactions with OSU and the Corvallis community. An expert in gas phase chromatography, Hedberg retired from OSU in 1985, though he continues to carry on an active research program to this day.

Administrative Information

More Extent Information: 1 folder

Statement on Access: Collection is open for research.

Related Materials: Materials related to the life and work of Linus Pauling can be found in the Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Papers (MSS Pauling). Additional materials pertaining to the work of past Presidents of Oregon State University can be found in the President's Office Records (RG 013). The Special Collections and Archives research Center also holds the Robert W. MacVicar Papers (MSS MacVicar).

Preferred Citation: Kenneth W. Hedberg Papers (MSS Hedberg), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.

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Creators

Hedberg, Kenneth W. (1920-2019)

People, Places, and Topics

Hedberg, Kenneth W., 1920-2019
History of Science
University History


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