Carl F. Reuss Papers, 1937-2002

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Reuss, Carl F.
Title
Carl F. Reuss Papers
Dates
1937-2002 (inclusive)
1937-1945 (bulk)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet, (1 box.)
Collection Number
Cage.899
Summary
Papers of rural sociologist and Washington State University faculty member Carl F. Reuss (primarily publications).
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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Carl F. Reuss papers.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Carl F. Reuss (1915-2002) was born in Philadelphia to parents Charles and Anna Marie Reuss. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Virginia (B.S 1934, M.S. 1935, Ph.D. 1937), and joined the faculty of the State College of Washington (later Washington State University) as a rural sociologist in that same year. He left WSU in 1944 to join the faculty of Capital University, and later served as Dean of Faculty at Wartburg College. At WSU, he conducted research and published his findings in journal articles and bulletins and other publications issued by the university.

This collection consists of papers (primarily publications) of rural sociologist and Washington State College faculty member Carl F. Reuss.

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Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]; Carl F. Reuss Papers; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections; Washington State University Libraries; Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection in 2018.

Acquisition Information

Thelma Reuss, widow of Carl Reuss, donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2005 (MS.2005.09).

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 Publications. State College of Washington, Agricultural Experiment Station: V-Circulars. 1942-1943
1 2 Publications. State College of Washington, Agricultural Experiment Station: Bulletins and papers (mimeographed). 1937
1 3 Publications. State College of Washington, Agricultural Experiment Station: Bulletins. 1938-1943
1 4 Publications. State College of Washington, Agricultural Experiment Station: Scientific Papers. circa 1940-1944
1 5 Publications. State College of Washington: Research Studies. 1940-1944
1 6 Publications. Journal articles (reprints). 1937-1943
1 7 Survey form: "Farmer Suggestions for Post-War Planning." circa 1945
1 8 Seattle Times Magazine Section with article by Reuss. 1943 April 11
1 9 Miscellaneous: photographs from 1938 trip to Grand Coulee; portrait of Carl Reuss (1938); memorial service bulletin (2002). 1938-2002

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Sociologists--Washington (State) –- Archives.
  • Sociology, Rural

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University--Faculty--Archives.