John O. Almen Papers, 1859-1967

Overview of the Collection

Title
John O. Almen Papers
Dates
1859-1967 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 linear feet of shelf space, (2 boxes)
Collection Number
Cage 71 (collection)
Summary
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.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English, Japanese

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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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Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] John O. Almen Papers, 1859-1967

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated by automotive engineer John O. Almen between 1960 and 1968.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 J.O. Almen - publications, part 1 1926-1967
1 2 J.O. Almen - publications, part 2 1934-1951
2 3 John O. Almen correspondence 1948-1969
2 4 John O. Almen - photographs of awards 1940-1964
2 5 Family correspondence 1859-1921
2 6 Genealogical information regarding D.A.R. membership 1957
2 7 Genealogies of the Ringer, Bragg, and Major families undated
2 8 Family photos and clippings 1869-1927

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Automobiles -- Transmission devices
  • Mines and mineral resources -- Idaho -- Illustrations

Family Names

  • Bragg family (contributor)
  • Majors family (contributor)
  • Ringer family (contributor)

Karen Watts
2013

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