Royal D. Sloan Papers, 1942-1950
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sloan, Royal D. (Electrical engineer)
- Title
- Royal D. Sloan Papers
- Dates
- 1942-1950 (inclusive)19421950
- 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
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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
- Rnglish
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.
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.
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.
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
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Corporate Names
- United States. Water Resources Policy Commission (creator)
