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Bernard G. Ricketts Papers, 1938-1975
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 NoteReturn to Top
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 DescriptionReturn to Top
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 CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
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 CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: Educational and Professional MaterialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | History of the School of Mines,
WSU 1 item
|
1938 |
| 1 | 2 | Thesis 2 items
|
1938 |
| 1 | 3 | Thesis 1 item
|
1958 |
| 1 | 4 | Appointments [employment
contracts] 70 items
|
1940-1975 |
| 1 | 5 | Other Papers 13 items
|
1942-1956 |
| 1 | 6 | Appointments Summer [employment
contracts] 31 items
|
1944-1971 |
| 1 | 7 | Berkeley Meeting [University Materials
Conference] 36 items
|
1961 |
Series 2: StudentsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 8 | L.C. Michels 5 items
|
1967 |
| 1 | 9 | Student lists 4 items
|
1974-1975 |
| 1 | 10 | William T. Becker 10 items
|
1966-1967 |
| 1 | 11 | Chakravorty 8 items
|
1968-1970 |
| 1 | 12 | W.T. Shieh 1 item
|
1968 |
Series 3: ResearchReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 13-14 | Research Summary 2 items
|
1957-1960 |
| 2 | 15-16 | Research Summary 2 items
|
1961-1963 |
| 2 | 17-19 | Materials Research Laboratory
Report 3 items
|
1967; 1970-1971. |
Series 4: CurriculumReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 20 | Engineering Manuals 12 items
|
1938-1966 |
| 2 | 21 | Notes and Exams 3 items
|
1974-1975 |
| 2 | 22 | Metal Experiments 5 items
|
undated |
| 2 | 23 | Photographs 20 items
|
undated |
| 2 | 24-26 | Experiment Observations 3 items
|
1950-1955 |
| 3 | 27-30 | Experiment Observations 4 items
|
1956-1975 |
| 3 | 31-35 | Engineering Course Manuals 5 items
|
1972-1973 |
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
Finding aid prepared by Pat Graham Pidcock
2022
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