Preliminary Guide to the Robert J. Foster Papers

Preliminary Guide to the Robert J. Foster Papers, circa 1973-1991

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Foster, Robert Joe
Title: Preliminary Guide to the Robert J. Foster Papers
Dates: circa 1973-1991 (inclusive)
19731991
Quantity: 3.5 Linear feet, (4 Boxes)
Collection Number: MSSM.075 (collection)
Summary: Files related to Robert Foster's research on various topics in biochemistry.
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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Robert Joe Foster (1924-2008) grew up in Southern California, and earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech, Ph.D 1952). He joined the faculty at Washington State College in 1955, and was associated with the Chemistry department as well as the Institute of Biological Chemistry, the Agricultural Chemistry department, and the Program in Biochemistry/Biophysics. He was a Fulbright Fellow in Copenhagen, Denmark during the 1970-1971 academic year. He retired from Washington State University in 1988.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Files related to Robert Foster's research on various topics in biochemistry, Materials include laboratory notes, subject files, printed items, and printouts of computer programs. Includes a folder of materials related to his dissertation.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Preliminary Guide to the Robert J. Foster Papers, circa 1973-1991 (MSSM.075)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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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.2008.18, 2-9-5-3; MS.2010.05, 2-9-4-4

Acquisition Information

Robin Foster, Robert Foster's daughter, donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2008 and 2010 (MS.2008.18, MS.2010.05).

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