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Manuscript, "100 Years of Bacteriology/Microbiology at Washington State University (1895 to 1995)", 2002
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nakata, Herbert M.
- Title
- Manuscript, "100 Years of Bacteriology/Microbiology at Washington State University (1895 to 1995)"
- Dates
- 2002 (inclusive)20022002
- Quantity
- .75 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- Cage 699 (collection)
- Summary
- Herbert M. Nakata joined the faculty of Washington State University in 1959, and served as chairman of the Department of Bacteriology and Public Health/Microbiology from 1968 to 1992. Herbert Nakata began preparing a history of the Bacteriology (Microbiology) department of Washington State University in the 1980s, completing a first version in 1985. He completed this greatly expanded version in 2002.
- 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
Herbert M. Nakata was born in 1930 in Pasadena, CA, to Russell and Fusayo Nakata. After receiving his B.S. degree in bacteriology from the University of Illinois in 1952, he entered the United States Army, serving in Korea. After completing his military service, he earned his M.S. (1956) and Ph.D. (1959), also from the University of llinois. Nakata joined the faculty of Washington State University in 1959, and served as chairman of the Department of Bacteriology and Public Health/Microbiology from 1968 to 1992. He retired from WSU in 1993.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Herbert Nakata began preparing a history of the Bacteriology (Microbiology) department of Washington State University in the 1980s, completing a first version in 1985. He completed this greatly expanded version in 2002. In addition to an extensive narrative history, the manuscript also includes a substantial appendix of reference material. Volume 1 includes a detailed table of contents.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
Nakata, Herbert M. "100 Years of Bacteriology/Microbiology at Washington State University (1895 to 1995)," 2002. Collection number: Cage 699
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The manuscript retains Nakata's original organization in three volumes. Volumes 1 and 2 contain the narrative history, and Volume 3 contains the appendix.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 1-4 | Volume 1 |
| 1 | 5-8 | Volume 2 |
| 1 | 9-11 | Appendix |
| 2 | 12-13 | Appendix (continued) |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Microbiology -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Washington (State)
Corporate Names
- Washington State University. Department of Microbiology -- History.
Finding aid prepared by Cheryl Gunselman
2016
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
