Preliminary Guide to the John C. Cook Papers

Preliminary Guide to the John C. Cook Papers, Circa 1950-1982, bulk 1970s

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Cook, John C. (John Carey); Cook, John C. (John Carey)
Title: Preliminary Guide to the John C. Cook Papers
Dates: Circa 1950-1982, bulk 1970s (inclusive)
19501982
Quantity: 5.5 linear feet, (6 boxes.)
Collection Number: MS.1982.23
Summary: Papers of civil engineer and Washington State University faculty member John C. Cook.
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 consists of papers of civil engineer and Washington State University faculty member John C. Cook. It includes materials related to research on highway surfaces, effects of studded tire use, the Pullman (WA) public transit system, and planning for the Lewiston (ID) regional airport. Materials include reports (final and interim) on various projects; binders of collected newspaper clippings about the Lewiston (ID) regional airport (1967-1976), studded tires, and other topics; photographs, data, and reports related to experiments conducted at the Washington State University test track.

Preliminary inventory:

Box 1. Files on Washington State University campus parking survey (1980-1981), and miscellaneous files.

Box 2. Study on Pullman transit system; files on Lewiston regional airport and Steptoe Canyon (1960s-1970s); reports by Cook and others.

Box 3. Reports by Cook and others (continued) about studded tires, pavement deflection measurement (dynamic), WSU test track experiments, and other topics related to pavement and highways.

Box 4. Binders of newspaper clippings.

Boxes 5-6. Data tapes (paper) and notes about test track experiments ("Profilometer Program").

Historical NoteReturn to Top

James C. Cook was a research engineer at Washington State University from 1965 to 1982. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree and a professional degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Idaho (1947, 1966).

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Location of Collection

(MASC staff use) 2-14-17-1.

Processing Note

This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records' creators or previous custodians, or preliminary sorting performed by staff.

Acquisition Information

John C. Cook donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 1982 (MS.1982.23).

Related Materials

Engineering College: Highway Research Section Papers, 1947-1967 (Archives 60).

College of Engineering, Research Division Reports, 1936-1987 (Archives 266).

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Civil engineers--Archives

Corporate Names

Washington State University--Faculty--Archives.

Other Creators

Personal Names
- Cook, John C. (John Carey) (fmo)

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