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Kenneth R. Prentiss papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1928

Scope and Contents

The Kenneth R. Prentiss papers (1947-1970) contain correspondence, publications, reports, notes, and notebooks. The majority of the collection deals with Prentiss's work in mechanical engineering on ventilating systems and water boilers for airplanes.

Dates

  • 1947-1970

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Kenneth R. Prentiss (1924-1994) graduated from Purdue University, Layfette, Indiana, where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering. During World War II, Prentiss served in the United States Army Air Corps, and then later worked in the aerospace industry.

Extent

2.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Kenneth R. Prentiss papers (1947-1970) contain correspondence, publications, reports, notes, and notebooks, mostly dealing with Prentiss's work in mechanical engineering on ventilating systems and water boiler systems for airplanes. Prentiss graduated from Purdue University with bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering. During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Corps, and later worked in the aerospace industry.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Boxes 1-2 were donated by Sarah Prentiss in 2001.

Boxes 3-5 were not accompanied by donation information.

Processing Information

Processed by Kate Kimball in 2002.

Addendum processed by Lisa DeMille in 2004.
Title
Inventory of the Kenneth R. Prentiss papers
Author
Finding aid created by Kate Kimball.
Date
2002 (last modified: 2019)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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