Guide to the Kenneth A. Rykbost Papers
1990-2005

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Table of Contents
  Overview of the Collection
   
  Biographical Note
   
  Content Description
   
Use of the Collection
   
Administrative Information
  Subjects

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Rykbost, K. A.
Title: Kenneth A. Rykbost Papers
Dates: 1990-2005 ( inclusive )
Quantity: 0.12 cubic foot (1 box)
Collection Number: MSS Rykbost
Summary: The Kenneth A. Rykbost Papers consist of materials generated by Rykbost during the time he was Superintendent of the Klamath Experiment Station and pertain to his research interest in potato variety development and cultural management as well as the public debate regarding water use and species recovery plans in the Klamath Basin.
Repository: Oregon State University Libraries
University Archives

121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-4501
Phone: 541-737-2165
Email: archives@oregonstate.edu
Web: http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/archives

Languages: Materials in English. 
Sponsor: Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Biographical Note

Kenneth A. Rykbost served as Superintendent of the Klamath Experiment Station from 1987 until his retirement in 2003. Rykbost earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science from Oregon State University in 1973 after completing his BS and MS degrees at Cornell University. His primary research interest was potato variety development and cultural management.

Content Description

The Kenneth A. Rykbost Papers consist of materials generated by Rykbost during the period that he was Superintendent of the Klamath Experiment Station and include correspondence, biographical information, Experiment Station publications, annual Field Day programs, and article reprints. Of particular note are editorial letters featured in the local newspaper. In addition to Rykbost's potato research, the materials include Rykbost's reponse to public concerns and government measures regarding pesticide use, water levels, and species recovery plans in the Klamath Basin.

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Access :  

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation :  

Kenneth A. Rykbost Papers, Oregon State University Archives, Corvallis, Oregon.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information :  

Papers transferred from the Klamath Experiment Station in 2006.

Related Materials :  

Other materials pertaining to the Klamath Experiment Station and to potato research are available in the Experiment Station Records (RG 25).

Subjects

  • Corporate Names :
  • Klamath Project (U.S.)
  • Geographical Names :
  • Klamath Basin (Or.)
  • Klamath River Watershed (Or. and Calif.)
  • Upper Klamath Lake Watershed (Or.)
  • Subject Terms :
  • Irrigation--Klamath River Watershed (Or. and Calif.)
  • Potatoes--Oregon--Research.
  • Potatoes--Varieties--California--Modoc County.
  • Potatoes--Varieties--California--Siskiyou County.
  • Potatoes--Varieties--Oregon--Klamath County.
  • Water resources development--Klamath River Watershed (Or. and Calif.)
    • Other Creators :
    • Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station.

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    Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Nielsen.
    2007