Preliminary Guide to the Richard Ott Papers, 1955-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ott, Richard L.
Title
Preliminary Guide to the Richard Ott Papers
Dates
1955-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
7 linear feet, (7 boxes.)
Collection Number
MS.1997.38
Summary
This collection consists of professional papere of Dr. Richard L. Ott.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Dr. Richard L. Ott was a Veterinary Medicine professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University from 1949 to 1983. The small animal unit of the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital is named after Dr. Ott, and the College of Veterinary Medicine also has an endowment in his name.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of professional papere of Dr. Richard L. Ott. It contains publications by Ott on subjects pertaining to canines and felines, including research on "old dog" encephalitis, canine distemper, and feline respiratory virus disease. The collection also includes incoming and outgoing correspondence about conferences held by the Veterinary Medical Association, and miscellaneous notes. Additionally, this collection contains research files that mainly pertain to infectious diseases and virus vaccination.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

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

Location of Collection

(MASC Staff Use: 2-8-26-3)

Acquisition Information

Collection transferred from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University to the Washington State University Libraries in 1997 (MS 1997-38).

Related Materials

College of Veterinary Medicine Records (Archives 21, 53, and 173)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Scientists--Washington (State)--Archives
  • Veterinarians--Archives

Occupations

  • Scientists--Archives