Bernard G. Ricketts Papers, 1938-1975
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ricketts, Bernard Gordon, 1914-1976
- Title
- Bernard G. Ricketts Papers
- Dates
- 1938-1975 (inclusive)19381975
- Quantity
- 1.5 Linear feet of shelf space, (3 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- Cage 355 (collection)
- Summary
- Papers of Bernard Ricketts, including professional, research, and student papers from his time at Washington State University and the University of Illinois.
- 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 Note
Bernard Gordon Ricketts was born in Indian Valley near Cambridge, Idaho, in 1914. After growing up in Pullman, Washington, he studied at Washington State University where he specialized in metallurgical engineering. He was granted a B.S. in 1937 and an M.S. in 1938. Mr. Ricketts received a Ph.D. in 1958 from the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus) where he was engaged in teaching and metals research until his retirement in 1975. Professor Ricketts died in 1976.
Content Description
The Bernard Ricketts collection reflects a career of metals research and engineering instruction. Series one contains, in addition to his master's thesis "Recrystallization of Cold Worked Polycrystalline Magnesium" and a history of the School of Mines of his alma mater, Washington State University, some administrative records concerning his appointment at Illinois and other professional activities. Student records and theses comprise series two. Series three consists of engineering research reports published by the University of Illinois which contain the results of Professor Ricketts' research. Series four is made up of class experiment records and instructional materials employed by Professor Ricketts.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Bernard G. Ricketts Papers, 1938-1975 (Cage 355)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The collection is divided into four series. Chronological order has generally been maintained throughout each series.
Acquisition Information
The papers of Bernard G. Ricketts were donated to the Washington State University Libraries by his wife, Amy Ricketts, in October 1977 (77-49).
Related Materials
Oliver and Ellen Ricketts Papers, 1923-1973 (Cage 354)
William Clark Family Papers, 1740-1926 (Cage 77)
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series 1: Educational and Professional Materials
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Description: History of the School of Mines, WSU1 itemDates: 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Thesis2 itemsDates: 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Thesis1 itemDates: 1958Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Appointments [employment contracts]70 itemsDates: 1940-1975Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Other Papers13 itemsDates: 1942-1956Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Appointments Summer [employment contracts]31 itemsDates: 1944-1971Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Berkeley Meeting [University Materials Conference]36 itemsDates: 1961Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Series 2: Students
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Description: L.C. Michels5 itemsDates: 1967Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Student lists4 itemsDates: 1974-1975Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: William T. Becker10 itemsDates: 1966-1967Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Chakravorty8 itemsDates: 1968-1970Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: W.T. Shieh1 itemDates: 1968Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Series 3: Research
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Description: Research Summary2 itemsDates: 1957-1960Container: Box 1, Folder 13-14
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Description: Research Summary2 itemsDates: 1961-1963Container: Box 2, Folder 15-16
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Description: Materials Research Laboratory Report3 itemsDates: 1967; 1970-1971.Container: Box 2, Folder 17-19
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Series 4: Curriculum
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Description: Engineering Manuals12 itemsDates: 1938-1966Container: Box 2, Folder 20
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Description: Notes and Exams3 itemsDates: 1974-1975Container: Box 2, Folder 21
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Description: Metal Experiments5 itemsDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 22
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Description: Photographs20 itemsDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 23
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Description: Experiment Observations3 itemsDates: 1950-1955Container: Box 2, Folder 24-26
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Description: Experiment Observations4 itemsDates: 1956-1975Container: Box 3, Folder 27-30
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Description: Engineering Course Manuals5 itemsDates: 1972-1973Container: Box 3, Folder 31-35
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Engineering -- Study and teaching -- Illinois -- Urbana
- Engineering -- Study and teaching -- Washington (State) -- Pullman
Personal Names
- Ricketts, Bernard Gordon, 1914-1976 -- Archives
Corporate Names
- State College of Washington -- Students -- Archives
- University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus) -- Faculty -- Archives
