Wendell H. Krull Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2003-104

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains detailed lectured notes, brief book and article summaries, some correspondence, journal and newspaper articles, photographs, and diagrams.

Parasitology was Dr. Krull’s primary area of study. More specifically, he studied the life cycle of the tremstodes, including the lancet fluke. The Papers of Dr. Wendell H. Krull consist of notes that he utilized in teaching parasitology at Oklahoma State University. The lectures are arranged topically, covering a wide variety of parasitology subject areas. Each lecture also includes the background materials Dr. Krull relied upon when formulating his classes. He incorporated government documents, scientific and research journals, case studies, and other periodicals into his courses, attempting to make the material as current as possible. Numerous revisions are evident.

Dates

1948 - 1967

Creator

Krull, Wendell H., 1897-1971. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the Oklahoma Open Records Act (http://www.odl.state.ok.us/lawinfo/docs/2006-LibraryLaws-PartE.pdf), and other relevant regulations. Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Oklahoma State University Libraries assumes no responsibility.

Conditions Governing Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Oklahoma State University Archives will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to Oklahoma State University Libraries, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Copyright for material published by Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College/Oklahoma State University is held by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.

Further information about copyright policy can be obtained by contacting Oklahoma State University Archives by email at libscua@okstate.edu or by phone at 405-744-6311.

Biographical Sketch

Wendell H. Krull was a biologist, turned veterinarian. He was born in Tripoli, Iowa in 1897. After serving in the United States Navy, Krull pursued an A.B. degree at Upper Iowa University, which he completed in 1921. In 1924, he continued his studies in biology at the University of Iowa, and then at the University of Michigan, where he completed his Ph.D. Krull then worked as a researcher and administrator for the United States Department of Agriculture. In 1942, Krull left the USDA to pursue a degree in Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University and then at Colorado State. He completed his studies at CSU, where he soon became a Professor, head of the Department of Zoology, and Parasitologist at the CSU Agricultural Experiment Station. In 1948, Krull left Fort Collins to accept the position of Professor and founding Head of Veterinary Parasitology at Oklahoma A. and M. College (OSU). He remained at OSU until he retired in 1964. Following retirement, Krull worked at the Animal Medical Center in New York City, and then as a professor at Kansas State University.

Extent

4.1 Linear feet (3 record storage boxes, 1 document box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into one series.

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog or contact the Oklahoma State University Archives Reference staff.

Provenance

Gift of Dr. Sidney A. Ewing, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University.

Related Archival Materials

At Oklahoma State University, related collections and materials include:

Wendell Krull: Trematodes and Naturalists, edited by Sidney A. Ewing, 2001. Call no. 619.0696 K94Ze9.

Notes in Veterinary Parasitology, by Wendell Krull, 1969. Call no. 619.0696 K94n.

Veterinary Medicine Audio Visual Collection, Collection Number 1998-021.

History of the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, by Eric I. Williams, 1987.

Related collections at other locations include:

American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP) Records, MS 475, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

Edward Antony Benbrook Papers, RS 14/7/12, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

Solon A. Ewing Papers, RS 9/11/18, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.