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Frank L. Haigh Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-649

Scope and Contents

The Frank L. Haigh Papers contains Whitman College Professor Frank L. Haigh’s academic notebooks, syllabi, and laboratory handbooks he compiled for his classes. Subjects include mineralogy, chemistry, and physical science.

Dates

  • 1916-1951

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Robert L. Haigh was born on November 10, 1886 in Wisconsin. He married Mabel Haigh, with whom he had two children, John W. and Helen L. Mabel. Dr. Haigh taught chemistry at Whitman College from 1916 to 1951. He died on November 10, 1972.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Frank L. Haigh taught chemistry at Whitman College. This collection contains Frank L. Haigh’s notebooks, syllabi, and laboratory handbooks he compiled for his classes.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.

Title
Guide to the Frank L. Haigh Papers
Author
Owen Crabtree
Date
2018
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 Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository

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