Preliminary Guide to the Ghery Pettit papers, 1954-1990

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Pettit, Ghery D.; Pettit, Ghery D.
Title
Preliminary Guide to the Ghery Pettit papers
Dates
1954-1990 (inclusive)
Quantity
4 linear feet, (4 boxes.)
Collection Number
MS.1991.62
Summary
This collection contains Ghery Pettit's professional papers related to his teaching work at Washington State University's (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine.
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. Some materials are restricted to protect student confidentiality.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Ghery Pettit taught Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University (WSU) from 1961-1991. Prior to his tenure at Washington State University, Pettit graduated from the University of California, Davis. Pettit specialized in small animal surgery, in particular, orthopedic surgery and the treatment of spinal disc problems. Pettit served on the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Board of Regents, edited Veterinary Surgery, and was a member on the Washington Veterinary Board of Governors.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains Ghery Pettit's professional papers related to his teaching work at Washington State University's (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine. It consists largely of an alphabetic correspondence file and an alphabetic administrative file. These materials concern Pettit's publications and specific programs within the College of Veternary Medicine. The collection also contains photographs of animals that have undergone surgery.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This is an unprocessed collection and has yet to be arranged.

Location of Collection

(MASC staff use - MS 1991.62: 2-8-20-6.)

Acquisition Information

The Ghery Pettit Papers were donated by Dr. Ghery Pettit, Washington State University Veterinary Clinic, McCoy Hall in 1991 (MS 1991-62).

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Veterinarians--Washington (State)
  • Washington State University--Faculty--Archives

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Pettit, Ghery D. (fmo)