Charles Drake papers, 1976-1997

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Drake, Charles H., 1916-2002
Title
Charles Drake papers
Dates
1976-1997 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (1 box.)
Collection Number
Cage.895
Summary
This collection consists of publications by Charles H. Drake, information regarding a summer course taught by Drake, as well as papers related to the International Northwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Communicable to Man (INCDNCM).
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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of papers of Washington State University faculty member and bacteriologist Charles H. Drake. It is divided into two sections with the first section consisting of papers directly related to his classes and publications. The second section consists of papers related to the International Northwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Communicable to Man (INCDNCM) and Drake's work with the organization, as well as a small number of group photographs of INCDNCM members.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Charles H. Drake (1916-2002) was born in Waterloo, Iowa, and earned bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from the University of Minnesota (1937, 1940, 1942). He was a professor in the Department of Bacteriology and Public Health at Washington State University for 36 years, retiring in 1981. He was a longtime member and officer of the International Northwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Communicable to Man (INCDNCM), serving as the President of the organization in 1957, Secretary in 1959, and giving the R.R. Parker Memorial Address at the organization's annual conference in 1976.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]; Charles Drake Papers, 1976-1997; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections; Washington State University Libraries; Pullman, WA

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

James Feller processed this collection in 2018.

Acquisition Information

Charles Drake donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 1997 (MS.1997.29).

Related Materials

International Northwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Communicable to Man (INCDNCM) Proceedings, 1946-1986 (Cage 109)

International Northwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Communicable to Man (INCDNCM) Records, 1946-2004 (unprocessed accessions: MS.2009.22, MS.1994.48, MS.1993.14)

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 Papers related to Charles Drake's summer course in Hells Canyon and on the Snake River. circa 1970s
1 2 Published and unpublished papers by Charles Drake (typescripts and reprints). 1943-1976
1 3 Other articles related to Charles Drake and the INCDNCM. 1995-1997
1 4 Proceedings of the 46th Annual Meeting of the INCDNCM. 1991
1 5 Proceedings of the 47th Annual Meeting of the INCDNCM. 1992
1 6 Subject indexes of the annual meetings of the INCDNCM, numbers 1-30, 1946-1975. 1957-1975
1 7 Assorted papers related to the INCDNCM. 1976-1996
1 8 4 black and white photographic prints of INCDNCM groups. Undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Scientists--Washington (State)--Archives.

Corporate Names

  • International Northwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Communicable to Man--Archives
  • Washington State University--Faculty--Archives