University of Idaho Mechanical Engineering collection

Overview of the Collection

Creator: University of Idaho. Department of Mechanical Engineering
Title: University of Idaho Mechanical Engineering collection
Dates: 1920-1986 (inclusive)
19201986
Quantity: .5 cubic feet
Collection Number: UG 72
Summary: Photos and other materials collected by the Unversity of Idaho Mechanical Engineering department for educational and historical purposes.
Repository: University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Languages: English

Content Description

Photos and other materials collected by the Unversity of Idaho Mechanical Engineering department for educational and historical purposes. Photos include those of U of I students, professors, and laboratory/educational spaces, as well as possible instructional or just informational photos of machinery and processes used in the mechanical engineering field. Also includes photos and educational material from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

[DESCRIPTION OF ITEM], University of Idaho Mechanical Engineering collection, UG 72, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, ID.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Materials transferred from Mechanical Engineering department in 2001 (UA 2001-03).

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Detailed Description of the Collection

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Description: Careers and Opportunities in Mechanical Engineering - package guidance lecture kit including 35 mm color slides and audio tape
  2 items : two copies
  
  Dates: 1966
  
  Location: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Description: Annual Regional Student Conference group photos
  15 photographic prints : later years have U of I students listed
  
  Dates: 1947-1967
  
  Location: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Photographs
- Description: Machinery (folder 1)
  42 photographic prints : photos and drawings of various pieces of equipment and machinery, sometimes showing people for scale
  
  Dates: 1920-1937
  
  Location: Photographs
- Description: Machinery (folder 2)
  52 photographic prints : photos and drawings of various pieces of equipment and machinery, sometimes showing people for scale
  
  Dates: 1930-1962
  
  Location: Photographs
- Description: Missiles
  12 photographic prints : U.S. Air Force photos
  
  Dates: undated
  
  Location: Photographs
- Description: Mechanical Engineering Classroom
  20 photographic prints : students and equipment, also includes engineering problem drawing and three slides
  
  Dates: undated
  
  Location: Photographs
- Description: Portraits
  11 photographic prints : J. Ted Norgord; Jasper R. Avery; Richard T. Jacobsen; Michael J. Anderson; Dean B. Edwards; E. Clark Lemmon - Chairman; William P. Barnes; Richard E. Warner; T. Alan Place; Richard B. Steward; Dr. C.G.A. Rosen
  
  Dates: 1986
  
  Location: Photographs
- Description: Field Trips
  34 photographic prints : Lewiston Paper Mill, Plywood Factory; Grand Coulee Dam, railroad cars, bottle manufacturing filling and sampling
  
  Dates: 1965-1967; undated
  
  Location: Photographs
- Description: Negatives
  23 negatives : Poor condition. Some are duplicates of Classroom prints. Images include machinery, students, group photos, J. Van Sant
  
  Dates: undated
  
  Location: Photographs

University of Idaho Mechanical Engineering collection, 1920-1986

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Overview of the Collection

Content Description

Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Detailed Description of the Collection

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Photographs

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