Preliminary Guide to the Robert L. Hausenbuiller papers, 1949-1985

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hausenbuiller, R. L. (Robert L.); Hausenbuiller, R. L. (Robert L.)
Title
Preliminary Guide to the Robert L. Hausenbuiller papers
Dates
1949-1985 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 linear feet, (3 records cartons.)
Collection Number
MS.1998.11
Summary
This collection consists of materials related to the publishing of Soil Science: Principles and Practices and research files for work performed in Eastern and Central Washington.
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 materials related to the publishing of Soil Science: Principles and Practices and research files for work performed in Eastern and Central Washington. Documents related to Hausenbuiller's textbook include manuscripts for various editions of the book, correspondence with publishers, photographs considered for the book, and feedback from experts in the field. Research files include descriptions of experiments testing the composition of soil in the region, data and results for the experiments, and correspondence related to the experiments.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Richard L. Hausenbuiller was a soil scientist at Washington State University (WSU) from 1942-1983, which includes work Hausenbuiller performed as a student at WSU. Hausenbuiller graduated from his PhD program at WSU in 1951 and worked at the Irrigated Experiment Station in Prosser as Professor of Soils. He transferred to the Pullman campus in 1960, where he worked until his retirement. Hausenbuiller's work covered methods used in soil testing and the soil composition of Eastern and Central Washington. Hausenbuiller also published a textbook called Soil Science: Principles and Practices.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Location of Collection

(MASC staff use - MS 1998-11: 2-11-4-3)

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the Washington State University Libraries by Richard L. Hausenbuiller in 1998 (MS 1998-11).

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Soils--Analysis--Washington (State)--Research
  • Soils--Research
  • Washington State University--Faculty--Archives

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Hausenbuiller, R. L. (Robert L.) (fmo)