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Elton Fulmer Letterbooks, 1894-1901
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Elton Fulmer Letterbooks
- Dates
- 1894-1901 (inclusive)18941901
- Quantity
- .5 linear feet of shelf space, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 474 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of: two letterbooks of outgoing personal and professional correspondence of Washington State University chemistry professor Elton Fulmer.
- 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
Elton Fulmer (1864-1916) was the head of the Department of Chemistry and Dean of Faculty at Washington State College. A nationally known chemist, Fulmer was elected chairman of the American Chemical Society in 1913. He served as Washington State Chemist from 1899 until his death in 1916. During this period, he undertook extensive research in soils, sugar beet processing and consumer product analysis. He drafted the first pure food law of the state, which was later adopted by the legislature.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of: two letterbooks of outgoing personal and professional correspondence of Washington State University chemistry professor Elton Fulmer.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Elton Fulmer, Letterbooks, 1894-1901
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Chemists -- Washington (State) -- Correspondence.
Karen Watts
2013
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