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Descriptive Summary

Title:
R. R. Martel Papers, 1922-1935

Collection number:
10215-MS

Creator:
Martel, R. R. (Romeo Raoul) 1890-1965

Extent:
3 linear feet

Repository:
California Institute of Technology. Caltech Archives

Pasadena, California 91125

Abstract:
The correspondence, manuscripts, reports, photos, and published papers of Romeo Raoul Martel (1890-1965) form the collection known as the R. R. Martel Papers in the Archives of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Martel was professor of civil engineering at Caltech from 1918 until his retirement in 1960. Prof. Martel was a pioneer in the earthquake-resistant design of structures and in earthquake engineering research. He also served as a consulting engineer for the cities of Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Riverside and Los Angeles.

Physical location:
Archives, California Institute of Technology.

Languages represented in the collection:

English

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