NTE2cg904.xml Guide to the James B. Russell Papers 1936-1983 Russell (James B.) Papers James Feller Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries 07-02-2018
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2018-07-12. Finding aid based on DACS 2nd Edition ( Describing Archives: A Content Standard). English Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
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James B. Russell papers Russell, James B. (James Burton), 1918-1983 Cage.904 0.25 linear feet 1 box. 1936-1983 This collection consists of papers related to James Russell and his work as a metallurgist during World War II and afterwards.

This collection consists of papers related to James Russell's life and his work for the United States Navy and afterwards. It includes reports authored by Russell as well as personal papers (military records, marriage license, and other documents).

James Burton Russell (1918-1983) was born in Tacoma, Washington and graduated from Stadium High School before attending Washington State College. After graduating, Russell served in the United States Navy from 1941 to 1946 where he worked for the Naval Research Laboratory. His work eventually led to a patent which is included in this collection. Following the war, Russell moved to Davenport, Iowa where he lived and worked until his death in 1983.

This collection is open and available for research use.

Copyright restrictions apply.

James Feller processed this collection in 2018.

Florence Moyer of St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Tacoma, WA) came into the possession of these papers following Russell's death in 1983, and donated them to the Washington State University Libraries in 1999 (MS.1999.42).

[item description]; James B. Russell Papers, 1936-1983; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries; Pullman, WA.

 Science 1 1 1918-1983 Vital records documents. 1 2 1936-1942 High school and college diplomas. 1 3 1946-1983 Awards and commendations 1 4 1946-1959 Reports authored by James Russell, and patent. 1 5 circa 1920s Unidentified photographs. 1 6 undated Scrapbook: contents (housed separately from cover). 1 7 undated Scrapbook: cover (aluminum sheet metal).