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Ralph B. Wiley papers

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 41, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSF 417

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two folders which contain articles and reports by R. B. Wiley.

Dates

  • 1905 - 1955

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright use information

Copyright held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical Information

Ralph Benjamin Wiley held multiple positions at Purdue University during the course of his career. He began in 1910 as an instructor in sanitary engineering, eventually rising to professor of sanityar engineering in 1919. In 1937 Wiley was named head of the School of Civil Engineering; he concurrently served as the director of the Materials Testing Laboratory (1937-1954) and Joint Highway Research Project (1939-1954).

Extent

0.05 Cubic Feet (Two folders)

Arrangement Note

Chronological
Title
Ralph B. Wiley papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Keertana Marella
Date
2020-04-23
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
Second Edition.Collection description was first completed 2009-03-01.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-04-08: Collection description updated by Keertana Marella

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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