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Title: Kenneth A. Rykbost Papers, 1990-2005

ID: MSS Rykbost

Primary Creator: Rykbost, K. A.

Extent: 0.12 cubic feet. More info below.

Languages of Materials: English [eng]

The Kenneth A. Rykbost Papers consist of materials generated by Rykbost during the time he was Superintendent of the Klamath Experiment Station and pertain to his research interest in potato variety development and cultural management as well as the public debate regarding water use and species recovery plans in the Klamath Basin.

The Kenneth A. Rykbost Papers consist of materials generated by Rykbost during the period that he was Superintendent of the Klamath Experiment Station and include correspondence, biographical information, Experiment Station publications, annual Field Day programs, and article reprints. Of particular note are editorial letters featured in the local newspaper. In addition to Rykbost's potato research, the materials include Rykbost's reponse to public concerns and government measures regarding pesticide use, water levels, and species recovery plans in the Klamath Basin.

Kenneth A. Rykbost served as Superintendent of the Klamath Experiment Station from 1987 until his retirement in 2003. Rykbost earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science from Oregon State University in 1973 after completing his BS and MS degrees at Cornell University. His primary research interest was potato variety development and cultural management.

More Extent Information: 1 box

Statement on Access: Collection is open for research.

Acquisition Note: Papers transferred from the Klamath Experiment Station in 2006.

Related Materials: Other materials pertaining to the Klamath Experiment Station and to potato research are available in the Agricultural Experiment Station Records (RG 025).

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

Rykbost, K. A.
Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station

Irrigation--Klamath River Watershed (Or. and Calif.)
Klamath Basin (Or.)
Klamath Project (U.S.)
Klamath River Watershed (Or. and Calif.)
Natural Resources
Potatoes--Oregon--Research.
Potatoes--Varieties--California--Modoc County.
Potatoes--Varieties--California--Siskiyou County.
Potatoes--Varieties--Oregon--Klamath County.
Rykbost, K. A.
University History
Upper Klamath Lake Watershed (Or.)
Water resources development--Klamath River Watershed (Or. and Calif.)