Archives West Finding Aid

These materials were received in multiple installments, accessioned separately as described below.

MS 1984-42: This collection contains professional papers of Dr. James S. Englund, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University. The papers pertain to a variety of topics, including the Dow Chemical Company, solar energy, solar water purifier, solar sterilization, combustion, acoustics, vibrations, noise reduction, heat pumps, the Chicago Fire Brick Company, mechanical and electrical equipment for buildings, and the Bonneville Dam. The collection also contains faculty and teaching notes, incoming and outgoing correspondence, research proposals, technical drawings, transparencies, and photographs.

MS 1984-52: This collection consists of research records from the 1970s to the 1980s pertaining to WSU's solar energy project with Washington Water Power, creating a house in Spokane, WA, heated by solar energy (referred to as the Chevron Project, and supported by the Chevron Research Company), and energy conservation with the Bonneville Power Administration. The collection also includes records and research material for projects on environmental engineering, noise in food processing plants, Englund's work with math and science classes at the Pullman High School, and roller rinks. Additionally, the collection contains incoming and outgoing correspondence, professional contact records, and teaching materials.