Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
Guide to the Peter Kraght Papers 1935-1986
Cage.892
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
- Creator
- Kraght, Peter E. (Peter Ervin)
- Title
- Peter Kraght Papers
- ID
- Cage.892
- Date [inclusive]
- 1935-1986
- Extent
- .5 linear feet, 1 box.
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- This collection consists of written reports, publications, and papers on meteorology by Peter Kraght, the majority of which are related to aviation.
Preferred Citation
[item description]; Peter Kraght Papers, 1935-1986; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections; Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Biography/History
Peter Kraght graduated from Washington State College in 1935 and went on to become a meteorologist for American Airlines, where he worked for over 35 years.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of reports, books, and other publications on meteorology written by Peter Kraght, most of which are related to aviation. It includes a small number of published periodical articles by Kraght and others, and a transcript of a speech given by Kraght with the accompanying discussion.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries 2018-05-23
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 may apply.
Acquisition Information
Peter Kraght donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 1992 (MS 1992.65).
Processing Information
James Feller processed this collection in 2018.
Related Materials
Related Material
Peter E. Kraght Papers, 1951-1970 (Cage 2079).
Names and Subjects
Personal Name(s)
Fmo(s) :
- Kraght, Peter E. (Peter Ervin)
Subject(s)
- Meteorology in aeronautics
- Weather forecasting
- Science
Detailed Description of Collection
| box | folder | |||
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"How I Make Both Ends Meet" (typescript). Undated |
1 | 1 | ||
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"Temperature and Moisture Gradient Under Low Stratus Clouds" (typescript). 1951 |
1 | 2 | ||
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Research notebook--Meteorology 303. 1951-1952 |
1 | 3 | ||
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"Method of Forecasting Precipitation Onset Time in Winter" (typescript). Undated |
1 | 4 | ||
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Published articles in "Business Flying" by Peter Kraght and others. 1952-1953 |
1 | 5 | ||
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"Original Papers Prepared on WITAN (a wind-time analyzer)" (typescript). Undated |
1 | 6 | ||
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"The Simple Temperature Sounding as an Aid to Forecasting Ceiling and Visibility" (typescript). Undated |
1 | 7 | ||
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"Flight Planning Short Trips with Climatological Winds" (typescript). Undated |
1 | 8 | ||
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"Dynamic Track and Route Selection" (typescript). 1975 |
1 | 9 | ||
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Publications by Peter Kraght in various journals and magazines. 1941-1963 |
1 | 10 | ||
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"How Will the Commercial Airline Industry Exploit the Availability of Environmental Data from the National Data Buoy System"--Transcript of Speech by Peter Kraght and accompanying discussion. 1970 |
1 | 11 | ||
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"The Anomalous Nature of Winter Precipitation" (typescript). Undated |
1 | 12 | ||
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"Flight Planning and Least Time Course Tables" (typescript). Undated |
1 | 13 | ||
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"The Hazards of Wind Shear on Approach and Climbout" (typescript). 1981 |
1 | 14 | ||
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"Aircraft Encountered Rough Air Not Associated with Cumulus Clouds" (typescript). Undated |
1 | 15 | ||
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Books and pamphlets written or prepared by Peter Kraght. 1940-1986 |
1 | 16 | ||
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MASC accession correspondence. |
1 | 17 | ||