Peter E. Kraght Papers, 1951-1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Kraght, Peter E.(Peter Ervin), 1909-
Title
Peter E. Kraght Papers
Dates
1951-1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
15 items
Collection Number
Cage 2079 (collection)
Summary
The Peter E. Kraght Papers include articles and reports on aviation meteorology, 1951-1970.
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

Collection open for research.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Articles and reports on aviation meteorology, typescript and offprint. The items include ten issues of Business Flying for Commerce and Agriculture, a trade periodical, dated from January to October 1953; two issues of Shell Aviation News, another trade periodical, from 1969 (issue number 375) and 1970 (issue number 390); a reprint of Kraght's article, "Temperature and Moisture Gradients under Low Stratus Clouds" (Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, volume 33, number 10, December 1952, pp. 403-408); an unpublished report, "Quarter Cycle of Turbulence and Applications" by Peter E. Kraght, January 1951 (2 copies); Kraght's resume (undated), and a small amount of related correspondence from the 1950s.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Peter E. Kraght was a meteorologist for American Airlines.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift: Peter E. Kraght, 1952, 1971.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Meteorology in aeronautics