Preliminary Guide to the Ray Meyer Papers, 1948-1985

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Meyer, Raymond Warren
Title
Preliminary Guide to the Ray Meyer Papers
Dates
1948-1985 (inclusive)
Quantity
6 linear feet, (7 boxes.)
Collection Number
MS.1993.41
Summary
This collection contains papers of Raymond "Ray" W. Meyer. A substantial portion of this collection consists of his course notes for classes related to horticulture.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains papers of Raymond "Ray" W. Meyer. A substantial portion of this collection consists of his course notes for classes related to horticulture. These include materials about weeds, application and effectiveness of pesticides, product information from chemical companies, soil testing statistics, studies and surveys, as well as articles on root rot, forestry, and herbicides. The collection also includes papers concerning licenses for the selling and application of pesticides, Whitman County (WA) soil information, "Field Trip" papers pertaining to Bonner County, Idaho, and Asotin County, Washington, maps, slides, and Additionally, the collection includes projector slides, maps of eastern Washington and northern Idaho, and some of Meyer's WSU class materials.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Raymond "Ray" W. Meyer was a student at Washington State University during the 1960s. Meyer's focus was in science, especially botany, which led to research interests in pesticides. He was also associated with the WSU Cooperative Extension Service.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This is an unprocessed collection. It has not yet been arranged.

Location of Collection

(MASC Staff Use: 2-5-10-1)

Acquisition Information

Collection donated by Terry Meyer to the Washington State University Libraries in 1993 (MS 1993-41).

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Pesticides
  • Soils

Jacki Tyler
March 8, 2018

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