Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
Preliminary Guide to the Ray Meyer Papers
MS.1993.41
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
- Creator
- Meyer, Raymond Warren, 1921-
- Title
- Ray Meyer Papers
- ID
- MS.1993.41
- Date [inclusive]
- 1948-1985
- Extent
- 6.0 Linear feet 7 boxes.
- Location Note
- (MASC Staff Use: 2-5-10-1)
- Language
- English
- Languages
- Materials are in English.
Biographical/Historical note
Raymond "Ray" W. Meyer was a student at Washington State University during the 1960s. Meyer's focus was in science, especially botany, which led to research interests in pesticides. He was also associated with the WSU Cooperative Extension Service.
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains papers of Raymond "Ray" W. Meyer. A substantial portion of this collection consists of his course notes for classes related to horticulture. These include materials about weeds, application and effectiveness of pesticides, product information from chemical companies, soil testing statistics, studies and surveys, as well as articles on root rot, forestry, and herbicides. The collection also includes papers concerning licenses for the selling and application of pesticides, Whitman County (WA) soil information, "Field Trip" papers pertaining to Bonner County, Idaho, and Asotin County, Washington, maps, slides, and Additionally, the collection includes projector slides, maps of eastern Washington and northern Idaho, and some of Meyer's WSU class materials.
Organization of Collection
This is an unprocessed collection. It has not yet been arranged.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/mascTerrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Acquisition Information
Collection donated by Terry Meyer to the Washington State University Libraries in 1993 (MS 1993-41).
Controlled Access Headings
Subject(s)
- Pesticides
- Soils