Walter R. Friberg papers, 1937-1959
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Friberg, Walter R.
- Title
- Walter R. Friberg papers
- Dates
- 1937-1959 (inclusive)19371959
- Quantity
- 1 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- MG 551
- Summary
- Research materials regarding woodfibre diatomite concrete and structural temperature. Additional materials include blueprints and photographs.
- Repository
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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
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
In the 1930s, Walter R. Friberg attended the University of Idaho to study in the College of Engineering. During his time at the university he was a member of the Associated Engineers, a member of the Idaho Engineer publication staff, president of the Glider Club, a member of the Lutheran Students Association of America, and participated in the military program at U of I.
After serving in World War II, Friberg returned to U of I to be a professor in the Agricultural Engineering department. He is best known for his research on woodfibre diamite concrete, and the construction of an experimental building on campus. He discovered that when a small portion of cement was replaced by diatomaceous earth and common clay, a fire-resistant, lightweight concrete was the product. Friberg received approval to build an experimental structure, and had lasted more than thirty years, well into the 1970s.
Content Description
Walter R. Friberg was a student and professor at the University of Idaho. He is well known for his research on woodfibre diatomite concrete. This collection contains his research on the concrete, including data reports, structural blueprints, photographs, research articles, and other papers published by Friberg.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Administrative Information
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Series I. Papers, 1937-1959
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Description: Additional information on the use of woodfibre concrete in floors by W. R. FribergDates: July 1952Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Construction of an experimental building for heating studies (pages missing)Dates: January 1953Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Copies of data on wood aggregate concretesDates: 1951-1953Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Data ReportsDates: 1951-1953Container: Box 1, Folder 4-5
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Description: Farm building research in Europe by W. R. FribergDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Farm structure experimental buildingDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Graphs depicting sunbeamsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Lincoln meter graphsDates: 1948-1950Container: Box 1, Folder 9-10
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Description: Location of thermocouple position and hole number blueprintsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Paper prepared by F. O. Anderegg (Lund, Sweden)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Patent No. 1,924,801 - Concrete Building; Russell C. Olmstead, Cliffside, NJDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Proposal for the construction of an experimental building at the University of IdahoDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Proposed experimental buildingDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: Proposed Supplement to Bulletin 179 - Recent Developments in Woodfibre Diatomite ConcreteDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: Published data on woodfibre diatomite concreteDates: 1950-1952; 1962Container: Box 1, Folder 18
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Description: PuubetonitutkimusDates: 1944Container: Box 1, Folder 19
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Description: Report on Experiments With Woodfibre Diatomite Concrete by W. R. FribergDates: March 1950Container: Box 1, Folder 20
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Description: W-D concrete requestsDates: 1950-170Container: Box 1, Folder 21
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Description: Weathering testsDates: 1 August 1951Container: Box 1, Folder 22
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Description: Woodfibre Diatomite Concrete: Lightweight Building Material by W. R. FribergDates: 1953Container: Box 1, Folder 23
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Description: Woodfibre diatomite concrete reportDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 24
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Series II. Photographs
Abstract: The photographic prints, negatives, and slides are all related to W. R. Friberg's work researching woodfibre diatomite concrete.
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Description: Caldwell Experimental StationDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 25
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Description: Glass NegativesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 26
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Description: Lantern SlidesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 27
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Description: NegativesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 28
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Description: Reproduced photographs from negatives by J. Y. Hollingsworth Co.The reproductions were for a report submitted by W. R. Friberg concerning woodfibre diatomite concrete.Dates: 05 December 1952Container: Box 1, Folder 29
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Description: SlidesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 30
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Series III. Oversized Blueprints and Data Reports
Abstract: The blueprints and data reports all relate to W. R. Friberg's research on the experimental building which used woodfibre diatomite concrete.
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Description: Blueprints and Data ReportsContainer: Box 2-3
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agricultural engineering
- Biological engineering
- Buildings
- Construction
- Construction projects
- Wood products--Idaho
- Wood waste as fuel
