Preliminary Guide to the Richard L. Hausenbuiller Papers 1949-1985
MS.1998.11

Summary Information

Repository
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
Source
Hausenbuiller, R. L. (Robert L.) Hausenbuiller, R. L. (Robert L.)
Title
Preliminary Guide to the Robert L. Hausenbuiller papers
ID
MS.1998.11
Date [inclusive]
1949-1985
Extent
3 linear feet, 3 records cartons.
Location
(MASC staff use - MS 1998-11: 2-11-4-3)
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Language
Materials are in English.
Abstract
This collection consists of materials related to the publishing of Soil Science: Principles and Practices and research files for work performed in Eastern and Central Washington.

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Biography/History

Richard L. Hausenbuiller was a soil scientist at Washington State University (WSU) from 1942-1983, which includes work Hausenbuiller performed as a student at WSU. Hausenbuiller graduated from his PhD program at WSU in 1951 and worked at the Irrigated Experiment Station in Prosser as Professor of Soils. He transferred to the Pullman campus in 1960, where he worked until his retirement. Hausenbuiller's work covered methods used in soil testing and the soil composition of Eastern and Central Washington. Hausenbuiller also published a textbook called Soil Science: Principles and Practices.

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Scope and Content

This collection consists of materials related to the publishing of Soil Science: Principles and Practices and research files for work performed in Eastern and Central Washington. Documents related to Hausenbuiller's textbook include manuscripts for various editions of the book, correspondence with publishers, photographs considered for the book, and feedback from experts in the field. Research files include descriptions of experiments testing the composition of soil in the region, data and results for the experiments, and correspondence related to the experiments.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries 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.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the Washington State University Libraries by Richard L. Hausenbuiller in 1998 (MS 1998-11).

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Names and Subjects

Personal Name(s)

Fmo(s) :
  • Hausenbuiller, R. L. (Robert L.)

Subject(s)

  • Washington State University--Faculty--Archives
  • Soils--Analysis--Washington (State)--Research
  • Soils--Research
  • Agriculture

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