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Royal D. Sloan Papers, 1942-1950

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sloan, Royal D. (Electrical engineer)
Title
Royal D. Sloan Papers
Dates
1942-1950 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Folder)
Collection Number
Cage 4408 (collection)
Summary
Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other papers (approximately 100 items) of Royal D. Sloan, professor of Engineering at the State College of Washington.
Repository
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

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
Rnglish
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Biographical Note

Royal D. Sloan joined the engineering faculty at the State College of Washington (later Washington State University) in 1923, becoming the second dean of the engineering college in 1942. He was known to be very supportive of his students, especially during the war years. As dean, he presided over the establishment of the divisions of Industrial Research and Industrial Services and their parent unit, the Washington State Institute of Technology. He served as both dean of the engineering college and institute vice-director until 1956 and continued to teach until his retirement in 1960. Sloan Hall at Washington State University was named after him in 1962.

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Content Description

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other papers (approximately 100 items) of Royal D. Sloan, professor of Engineering at the State College of Washington. Topics include: the State College of Washington's College of Engineering; the dedication of Carpenter Hall on campus; and the U.S. President's Water Resources Policy Commission.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Royal D. Sloan Papers, 1942-1950 (Cage 4408)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Royal D. Sloan gifted these papers to the WSU Libraries in 1960.

Related Materials

Royal D. Sloan Letters, 1941-1952 (Cage 5128)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Sloan, Royal D. (Electrical engineer) -- Archives

Corporate Names

  • Carpenter Hall (State College of Washington)
  • State College of Washington -- Faculty -- Archives
  • State College of Washington. College of Engineering
  • United States. Water Resources Policy Commission

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • United States. Water Resources Policy Commission (creator)
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