Preliminary Guide to the Archie Van Doren Papers, 1922-1971
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Van Doren, Archie, 1910-1986
- Title
- Preliminary Guide to the Archie Van Doren Papers
- Dates
- 1922-1971 (inclusive)19221971
- Quantity
- 0.5 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
- Collection Number
- MS 2022.27 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of photographs, newspapers clippings, correspondence, and other documents related to the career of Washington State University (WSU) professor and Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center director Archie Van Doren.
- 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
Biographical Note
Archie Van Doren (1910-1986) was born in Del Rio, Washington. He attended WSU for his undergraduate studies and obtained his doctorate in Pomology from Cornell University. He developed controlled atmosphere storage, which allows apples to be stored for up to a year. Dr. Van Doren headed the WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center from 1950-1962.
Content Description
This collection consists of photographs, newspapers clippings, correspondence, and other documents related to the career of Washington State University (WSU) professor and Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center director Archie Van Doren. The bulk of the materials concern an honorary dinner on March 17, 1966 in Yakima, Washington sponsored by the Washington State Apple Commission for Dr. Van Doren’s work on controlled atmosphere storage.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Preliminary Guide to the Archie Van Doren Papers, 1922-1971 (MS 2022.27)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records' creators or previous custodians, or preliminary sorting performed by staff.
Location of Collection
(MASC STAFF USE) 2-2-2-1Acquisition Information
WSU staff donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in December 2022 (MS.2022.27) during the cleaning out of Johnson Hall.
Related Materials
Western Washington Research and Extension Center Records, 1895-1976 (Archives 33)
Tree Fruit Research Center, Wenatchee Records, 1929-1967 (Archives 77)
Tree Fruit Research Center, Wenatchee Records, 1924-1973 (Archives 190)
WSU News Subject Files, 1940-2011 (Archives 333)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agricultural extension work -- Washington (State)
- Fruit -- Research
Personal Names
- Van Doren, Archie, 1910-1986 -- Archives
Corporate Names
- Washington State University -- Faculty -- Archives
- Washington State University. Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center
