Joseph William Gavett papers

Collection

Identifier: A.G27

Staff Only

Biographical / Historical note

Joseph William Gavett was born in Plainfield, New Jersey. He was a graduate of Cornell University, and received his masters degree in engineering from there in 1911. From 1916 until 1921 he was an instructor and assistant professor at Cornell; he served as a captain in the United States Army between 1917 and 1919. He was engaged in making a photographic report on engineering work on the Western Front, which was published in France in 1919. In 1921 he came to the University of Rochester as a professor of mechanical engineering and chairman of that department. In 1927 he was made Yates Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Professor Gavett died on August 28, 1942.

Scope and Contents

The papers consist mainly of maps and reports related to Professor Gavett's tour of duty in France with the Engineering Corp during World War I.

Creator

Gavett, Joseph William, -1942 (Person)

Dates

Creation: circa 1917-1924

Language of Materials

English

Extent

3 box(es) (3 boxes, 7 volumes, and 1 album)

Access

The Joseph William Gavett Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Joseph William Gavett Papers, A.G27, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester