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John O. Almen Papers, 1859-1967

Overview of the Collection

Title
John O. Almen Papers
Dates
1859-1967 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 linear feet of shelf space, (2 boxes)
Collection Number
Cage 71 (collection)
Summary
This collection consists of: correspondence and clippings related to the Ringer Family, 1859-1921; genealogies of the Ringer, Bragg and Major families, circa 1956; photographs of Idaho mines and towns, circa 1910; publications, patent drawings, correspondence, and photographs, 1926-1967, regarding Almen's contribution to the invention of an automatic transmission.
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, Japanese
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Content Description

This collection consists of: correspondence and clippings related to the Ringer Family, 1859-1921; genealogies of the Ringer, Bragg and Major families, circa 1956; photographs of Idaho mines and towns, circa 1910; publications, patent drawings, correspondence, and photographs, 1926-1967, regarding Almen's contribution to the invention of an automatic transmission.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] John O. Almen Papers, 1859-1967

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated by automotive engineer John O. Almen between 1960 and 1968.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: J.O. Almen - publications, part 1
    Dates: 1926-1967
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: J.O. Almen - publications, part 2
    Dates: 1934-1951
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: John O. Almen correspondence
    Dates: 1948-1969
    Container: Box 2, Folder 3
  • Description: John O. Almen - photographs of awards
    Dates: 1940-1964
    Container: Box 2, Folder 4
  • Description: Family correspondence
    Dates: 1859-1921
    Container: Box 2, Folder 5
  • Description: Genealogical information regarding D.A.R. membership
    Dates: 1957
    Container: Box 2, Folder 6
  • Description: Genealogies of the Ringer, Bragg, and Major families
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2, Folder 7
  • Description: Family photos and clippings
    Dates: 1869-1927
    Container: Box 2, Folder 8

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Subject Terms

  • Automobiles -- Transmission devices
  • Mines and mineral resources -- Idaho -- Illustrations

Family Names

  • Bragg family (contributor)
  • Majors family (contributor)
  • Ringer family (contributor)
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