Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Elton Fulmer Letterbooks
1894-1901
Cage 474
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
- Title
- Elton Fulmer Letterbooks
- ID
- Cage 474
- Date [inclusive]
- 1894-1901
- Extent
- .5 linear feet of shelf space, 1 box
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- This collection consists of: two letterbooks of outgoing personal and professional correspondence of Washington State University chemistry professor Elton Fulmer.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Elton Fulmer, Letterbooks, 1894-1901
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Biography/History
Elton Fulmer (1864-1916) was the head of the Department of Chemistry and Dean of Faculty at Washington State College. A nationally known chemist, Fulmer was elected chairman of the American Chemical Society in 1913. He served as Washington State Chemist from 1899 until his death in 1916. During this period, he undertook extensive research in soils, sugar beet processing and consumer product analysis. He drafted the first pure food law of the state, which was later adopted by the legislature.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of: two letterbooks of outgoing personal and professional correspondence of Washington State University chemistry professor Elton Fulmer.
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.
Names and Subjects
Subject(s)
- Chemists -- Washington (State) -- Correspondence.
- Science
- Foods and Nutrition