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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)19511970
- Quantity
- 15 items
- Collection Number
- Cage 2079 (collection)
- Summary
- The Peter E. Kraght Papers include articles and reports on aviation meteorology, 1951-1970.
- 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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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Stratus Clouds" (Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, volume 33, number 10, December 1952, pp. 403-408); an unpublished report, "Quarter Cycle of Turbulence and Applications" by Peter E. Kraght, January 1951 (2 copies); Kraght's resume (undated), and a small amount of related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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Meteorology in aeronautics