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Walter H. Russell Papers, 1923-1982
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Russell, Walter H., 1902-1982.
- Title
- Walter H. Russell Papers
- Dates
- 1923-1982 (inclusive)19231982
- Quantity
- 0.08 cubic feet, including 5 photographs, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MSS RussellW
- Summary
- The Walter H. Russell Papers consist of materials collected by Oregon Agricultural College alumnus Russell which document his student experience as well as his participation later in alumni reunion gatherings. This collection is made up of certificate, a diploma, event programs, grade reports, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Russell graduated in 1927 with a degee in electrical engineering.
- Repository
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Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Born in Portland in 1902, Walter Russell graduated in 1927 with a degree in electrical engineering and was a member of Eta Kappa Nu, the honorary society for students in electrical engineering. After college, Russell worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the design of hydroelectric powerhouses for dams. Employed with the Corps from 1935 to 1968, Russell worked on most of the major hydroelectric facilities in the northwest, including the Bonneville Dam, McNary Dam, the Chief Joseph Dam, and The Dalles Dam. He died in 1982.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Walter H. Russell Papers consist of materials collected by Oregon Agricultural College alumnus Russell that document his student experience as well as his participation in alumni reunion gatherings. Items reflecting Russell's campus years are comprised of his undergraduate diploma, a commencement program, grade reports, a certificate of membership in the Eta Kappa Nu Honorary Society, and a photograph of the homecoming bonfire. Russell's involvement in class reunion activities are documented in photographs and an event brochure.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Walter H. Russell Papers (MSS RussellW), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
These materials were transferred to SCARC by the OSU Alumni Association in 2004. The Alumni Association in turn had received them from Bill Wilson, Russell's nephew.
Related Materials
Other collections in the OSU Special Collections and Archives that document participation by alumni in class reunions include: the Edith Whitelock Lowe Collection (MSS Lowe); the Frances Alva Aitken Collection (MSS Aitken); the Agnes Gregson Collection (MSS Gregson); the Elmer G. Larson Papers (MSS Larson); and the Claud L. Booth Photograph Album (P 300).
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Class reunions--Oregon--Corvallis.
- College students--Oregon--Corvallis--Social life and customs.
- Engineering students--Oregon--Corvallis.
- Greek letter societies--Oregon--Corvallis.
- Student activities--Oregon--Corvallis.
Personal Names
- Russell, Walter H., 1902-1982.
Corporate Names
- Oregon Agricultural College--Alumni and alumnae.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographic prints.
Finding Aid Authors: Karl McCreary.
2021
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