Guide to the Kenneth A. Rykbost Papers 1990-2005

Overview of the Collection

	Repository Name:		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
	Collection Number:		MSS Rykbost
	Creator:		Rykbost, K. A.
	Title:		Kenneth A. Rykbost Papers
	Dates:		1990-2005 (inclusive)
	Quantity:		0.12 cubic foot 1 box
	Languages:		Materials in English.
	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.

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.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Papers transferred from the Klamath Experiment Station in 2006.

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

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

Related Information

Related Materials

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

Subjects

Klamath Project (U.S.)

Klamath Basin (Or.)

Klamath River Watershed (Or. and Calif.)

Upper Klamath Lake Watershed (Or.)

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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