Guide to the John O. Almen Papers 1859-1967
Cage 71

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

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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.

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Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

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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.

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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

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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