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William F. Millier papers

 Collection
Identifier: 21-11-3610

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

The collection contains biographical materials, sabbatical materials, various papers, memos, photographs, project notes, and course materials including notes and lectures. There is also a plaque from the Alumni Association of the New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Dates

  • 1941-1999.

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Professor Millier received his Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell's College of Agriculture in October 1945. He then served as District Agricultural Engineer in the Department of Agricultural Engineering. Recognizing the need for a graduate degree and the challenges of ventilating dairy barns, he became a Research Assistant, working with Professor Clesson Turner, and earned his Ph.D. degree in 1950. Their innovative work created a ventilation system that remains a seminal development in ventilation of structures for dairy and other animals. In 1998 his work was honored by a plaque presented by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. The plaque was installed at the entrance of Riley-Robb Hall on the Cornell campus. During his career at the Department of Agricultural Engineering, he was appointed as Associate professor with tenure in July 1956, and Professor in July 1964. He was awarded the status of Professor Emeritus on October 1, 1986.

Extent

1.4 cubic feet. (1.4 cubic feet.)

Abstract

The collection contains biographical materials, sabbatical materials, various papers, memos, photographs, project notes, and course materials including notes and lectures. There is also a plaque from the Alumni Association of the New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Physical Description

Correspondence, Photographs, Research Materials, Newspapers, Reports.

General

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections 2B Carl A. Kroch Library Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 255-3530 Fax: (607) 255-9524 rareref@cornell.edu http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:
Guy Smith
Date completed:
August 2007
EAD encoding:
Anne Eller, August 2007
Status
Completed
Author
Compiled by Guy Smith
Date
August 2007
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)