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Preliminary Guide to the Gus H. Bliesner Papers, 1950-1994
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bliesner, Gustav Henry
- Title
- Preliminary Guide to the Gus H. Bliesner Papers
- Dates
- 1950-1994 (inclusive)19501994
- Quantity
- 23.5 Linear feet, (21 boxes)
- Collection Number
- MSSM.005 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection contains personal and professional papers of Gustav "Gus" Henry Bliesner (1910-1994), an electrical engineer and a Professor of Engineering.
- Repository
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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
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Gustav "Gus" Henry Bliesner (1910-1994), E. E., was an electrical engineer and an expert on rural electrification, sprinkler systems, and hydroelectric dams. Bliesner served as a consultant on industrial and military projects, and advised the United States space program on electrical systems. Bliesner received his Bachelor's and Master's of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1933 and 1934 respectively, from Washington State College. In 1939, Bliesner received his Professional Engineering degree, and later became a Ph.D. candidate at Iowa State College. Bliesner's career consisted of time as an Engineer Professor and worked with several industries, including: the Army Corps of Engineers, Boeing, North American Aviation, and the Bonneville Power Administration. Bliesner also participated in the Grand Coulee Dam construction, and the development of the Boeing KC-135. (see Cage 220)
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains personal and professional papers of Gustav "Gus" Henry Bliesner (1910-1994), an electrical engineer and a Professor of Engineering. The collection consists of scrapbooks, collected printed materials (books, articles, printed ephemera), papers pertaining to Bliesner's autobiographies, genealogy research documents, and miscellaneous materials.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Preliminary Guide to the Gus H. Bliesner Papers, 1950-1994 (MSSM.005)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This is an unprocessed collection. Arrangement reflects a pre-existing order from the records’ creators or previous custodians.
Location of Collection
(MASC STAFF USE) MS.1982.37: 2-13-2-5; MS.1983.19: 2-13-3-4; MS.1984.40: 2-9-25-7; MS.1985.22: 2-14-2-1; MS.1986.18: 2-4-20-5; MS.1989.36: 2-10-3-7; MS.1991.20: 2-8-16-1; MS.1994.39: 2-13-2-5Acquisition Information
Collection donated by Gus Bliesner to Washington State University Libraries in multiple accessions received between 1982 and 1994: MS.1982.37, MS.1983.19, MS.1984, MS.1985.22, MS.1986.18: 2-4-20-5; MS.1989.36, MS.1991.20, MS.1994.39.
Related Materials
Gustav Henry Bliesner Papers (Cage 220)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agricultural engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Gardening
- Hydroelectricity
- Sports
Personal Names
- Bliesner, Gustav Henry -- Records and correspondence.
Finding aid prepared by Jacki Tyler
2020
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
