Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the John O. Almen Papers
1859-1967
Cage 71
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
- Title
- John O. Almen Papers
- ID
- Cage 71
- Date [inclusive]
- 1859-1967
- Extent
- 1 linear feet of shelf space, 2 boxes
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- This collection consists of: correspondence and clippings related to the Ringer Family, 1859-1921; genealogies of the Ringer, Bragg and Major families, circa 1956; photographs of Idaho mines and towns, circa 1910; publications, patent drawings, correspondence, and photographs, 1926-1967, regarding Almen's contribution to the invention of an automatic transmission.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] John O. Almen Papers, 1859-1967
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Scope and Content
This collection consists of: correspondence and clippings related to the Ringer Family, 1859-1921; genealogies of the Ringer, Bragg and Major families, circa 1956; photographs of Idaho mines and towns, circa 1910; publications, patent drawings, correspondence, and photographs, 1926-1967, regarding Almen's contribution to the invention of an automatic transmission.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in a single series.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections 2013
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated by automotive engineer John O. Almen between 1960 and 1968.
Names and Subjects
Family Name(s)
- Majors family
- Bragg family
- Ringer family
Subject(s)
- Automobiles -- Transmission devices
- Mines and mineral resources -- Idaho -- Illustrations
- Technology
- Home and Family
- Mines and Mineral Resources
- Transportation
- Idaho
Detailed Description of Collection
box | folder | |||
J.O. Almen - publications, part 1 1926-1967 |
1 | 1 | ||
J.O. Almen - publications, part 2 1934-1951 |
1 | 2 | ||
John O. Almen correspondence 1948-1969 |
2 | 3 | ||
John O. Almen - photographs of awards 1940-1964 |
2 | 4 | ||
Family correspondence 1859-1921 |
2 | 5 | ||
Genealogical information regarding D.A.R. membership 1957 |
2 | 6 | ||
Genealogies of the Ringer, Bragg, and Major families undated |
2 | 7 | ||
Family photos and clippings 1869-1927 |
2 | 8 | ||