Peter Kraght Papers, 1935-1986
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- "How I Make Both Ends Meet" (typescript)., Undated
- "Temperature and Moisture Gradient Under Low Stratus Clouds" (typescript)., 1951
- Research notebook--Meteorology 303., 1951-1952
- "Method of Forecasting Precipitation Onset Time in Winter" (typescript)., Undated
- Published articles in "Business Flying" by Peter Kraght and others., 1952-1953
- "Original Papers Prepared on WITAN (a wind-time analyzer)" (typescript)., Undated
- "The Simple Temperature Sounding as an Aid to Forecasting Ceiling and Visibility" (typescript)., Undated
- "Flight Planning Short Trips with Climatological Winds" (typescript)., Undated
- "Dynamic Track and Route Selection" (typescript)., 1975
- Publications by Peter Kraght in various journals and magazines., 1941-1963
- "How Will the Commercial Airline Industry Exploit the Availability of Environmental Data from the National Data Buoy System"--Transcript of Speech by Peter Kraght and accompanying discussion., 1970
- "The Anomalous Nature of Winter Precipitation" (typescript)., Undated
- "Flight Planning and Least Time Course Tables" (typescript)., Undated
- "The Hazards of Wind Shear on Approach and Climbout" (typescript)., 1981
- "Aircraft Encountered Rough Air Not Associated with Cumulus Clouds" (typescript)., Undated
- Books and pamphlets written or prepared by Peter Kraght., 1940-1986
- MASC accession correspondence.
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kraght, Peter E. (Peter Ervin); Kraght, Peter E. (Peter Ervin)
- Title
- Peter Kraght Papers
- Dates
- 1935-1986 (inclusive)19351986
- Quantity
- .5 linear feet, (1 box.)
- Collection Number
- Cage.892
- Summary
- This collection consists of written reports, publications, and papers on meteorology by Peter Kraght, the majority of which are related to aviation.
- 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
Content Description
This collection consists of reports, books, and other publications on meteorology written by Peter Kraght, most of which are related to aviation. It includes a small number of published periodical articles by Kraght and others, and a transcript of a speech given by Kraght with the accompanying discussion.
Historical Note
Peter Kraght graduated from Washington State College in 1935 and went on to become a meteorologist for American Airlines, where he worked for over 35 years.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[item description]; Peter Kraght Papers, 1935-1986; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections; Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: "How I Make Both Ends Meet" (typescript).Dates: UndatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: "Temperature and Moisture Gradient Under Low Stratus Clouds" (typescript).Dates: 1951Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Research notebook--Meteorology 303.Dates: 1951-1952Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: "Method of Forecasting Precipitation Onset Time in Winter" (typescript).Dates: UndatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Published articles in "Business Flying" by Peter Kraght and others.Dates: 1952-1953Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: "Original Papers Prepared on WITAN (a wind-time analyzer)" (typescript).Dates: UndatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: "The Simple Temperature Sounding as an Aid to Forecasting Ceiling and Visibility" (typescript).Dates: UndatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: "Flight Planning Short Trips with Climatological Winds" (typescript).Dates: UndatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: "Dynamic Track and Route Selection" (typescript).Dates: 1975Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Publications by Peter Kraght in various journals and magazines.Dates: 1941-1963Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: "How Will the Commercial Airline Industry Exploit the Availability of Environmental Data from the National Data Buoy System"--Transcript of Speech by Peter Kraght and accompanying discussion.Dates: 1970Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: "The Anomalous Nature of Winter Precipitation" (typescript).Dates: UndatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: "Flight Planning and Least Time Course Tables" (typescript).Dates: UndatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: "The Hazards of Wind Shear on Approach and Climbout" (typescript).Dates: 1981Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: "Aircraft Encountered Rough Air Not Associated with Cumulus Clouds" (typescript).Dates: UndatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Books and pamphlets written or prepared by Peter Kraght.Dates: 1940-1986Container: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: MASC accession correspondence.Dates:Container: Box 1, Folder 17
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Meteorology in aeronautics
- Weather forecasting
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Kraght, Peter E. (Peter Ervin) (fmo)
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