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Kenneth Allen papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC 44

Scope and Contents

The Kenneth Allen papers (MC 44) include student notebooks and papers. The engineering notebook contains a section dealing with surveying, structures, tunnels, hydraulics, water work and machinery, and also miscellaneous notes on botany, astronomy, philosophy, physiology, physics, biology, etc. The drawing notebooks contain exercises in perspective, drafting, topography, etc. performed in pencil, pen, or watercolors. The notes and problem notebook include a variety of exercises and notes on calculus, electricity, mechanics, moment of inertia, resistance of materials, astronomy, waterwheels, etc. The account books contain accounts before, during, and after Allen's attendance at RPI. The 1869-1877 volume includes miscellaneous notes on surveying, travel, books and duck hunting. Papers from Allen's career in civil engineering include professional publications, reports, a 1930 memorial transcript, and an appointment by the Governor of New York State for Allen to attend the League of Nations from 1918.

Dates

  • Created: 1869-1930

Creator

Extent

0.50 Linear Feet

1 box(es)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Kenneth Allen Papers consist of notebooks and account books created before, during and after Allen's attendance at R.P.I.

Arrangement Note

The collection is arranged in chronological order.

Author
S. Kennick
Date
1988
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English

Repository Details

Part of the Institute Archives and Special Collections Repository

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