Ketter, Robert L., 1928-1989
Biographical Note
A member of the university faculty since 1958, Robert L. Ketter (1928-1989) served as the first chairman of the Department of Civil Engineering, Dean of the Graduate School, and the Vice President for Facilities Planning. During his tenure as President (1970-1982), he oversaw the construction of the new campus, strengthened the university’s research programs, and initiated international programs in Korea, Japan, and China. He was founder and first director of the university’s Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research. Robert L. Ketter Hall, home of the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, was dedicated in his honor in 1987. In 1988 Ketter was named SUNY Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering by the SUNY Board of Trustees.
Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:
Amherst Campus of the State University of New York at Buffalo: A Historical Perspective project records
Collection includes the unbound Masters project of Angeline Janetakos, as well as source documents and reports.
Canadian-American Center records
Canadian-American Center Records maintained by Joanne Burgess, Director of the Center and Special Assistant to President Ketter for the Center, between 1980-1982. The bulk of the records document the Acid Rain Conference held at the University in May of 1981.
Robert L. Ketter appointment books
14 volumes of University at Buffalo President Robert L. Ketter's appointment books. Ketter was President from 1970-1982.
Robert L. Ketter evaluation records
Files pertaining to the 1974 evaluation of President Robert L. Ketter by the Board of Trustees and Ketter himself.
Robert L. Ketter inaugural files
Inaugural files of University at Buffalo President Robert L. Ketter. Ketter was President from 1970-1982.
Robert L. Ketter inauguration scrapbooks
Scrapbooks of the inauguration of University at Buffalo President Robert L. Ketter. Ketter was inaugurated on February 15, 1971 at Kleinhans Music Hall, and was in office from 1970-1982.
Information Services file on Robert L. Ketter
Clippings and press releases on University at Buffalo President Robert L. Ketter, as collected by the Office of Information Services.
Robert L. Ketter papers and memorabilia
Papers include memos, correspondence, reprints, research notes, course materials, diagrams, photos, clippings and objects related to Robert L. Ketter's career especially at the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Robert L. Ketter speeches and remarks
File of speeches, remarks, introductions and other public statements delivered by State University of New York at Buffalo President Robert L. Ketter, 1970-1982. In addition to drafts of speeches, the file also includes background information, comments and suggestions of the speeches by members of the University administration. Ketter was President from 1970-1982.
Darwin D. Martin-Frank Lloyd Wright collection, oral histories
Oral history interviews with persons associated with the Darwin D. Martin House, Buffalo, New York, and other buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering records
Collection documents the founding and early years of the Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (MCEER). It consists primarily of reports and other formal documents produced by the Center.
National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research publications
Technical reports and other publications issued by the National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research at the State University of New York at Buffalo and by the successor organization Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research.
Squire Hall Demonstrations records
The Squire Hall Demonstrations Records document student protests when the University at Buffalo converted the student union into a dental clinic for the Dental School, March 1982.
State Comptroller's audit reports comments, Robert L. Ketter records
Small collection regarding reaction to the State Comptroller's Audit Report on the Administration of Federally Aided Programs, State University of New York at Buffalo, September 1, 1964 to June 30, 1970. Includes reaction to findings and recommendations regarding facilities, teaching loads, and status of teaching and graduate assistants. Also includes highlights of the audit report with findings, comments, and recommendations.
Subject files, Office of the President, Robert Ketter administration
Subject files kept by the Office of the President, mainly during the administration of Robert Ketter.
Task Force records, Office of the President, Robert Ketter administration
Records kept by Lawrence A. Cappiello, Assistant to the Executive Vice President, on the various Task Forces appointed by President Ketter in 1970. The task forces studied community relations, University governance, University organizations, University goals, and the University community. The records consist largely of Task Force reports; preliminary reports; and other material relating to the organization, operation, and selection of members of the various task forces.
- Subject
- New York (State) -- Buffalo -- College presidents 7
- Universities and colleges -- Administration 7
- College presidents -- New York (State) -- Buffalo 6
- College presidents -- Inauguration 2
- Earthquake engineering -- Research 2
- Earthquake engineering laboratories -- United States 2
- Earthquake hazard analysis 2
- Acid rain -- Congresses 1
- Air -- Pollution 1
- Appointment books 1
- Audits 1
- Campus planning -- New York (State) -- Buffalo 1
- Canada -- Relations -- United States 1
- Clippings (information artifacts) 1
- College buildings -- New York (State) -- Buffalo 1
- College facilities 1
- Commencement ceremonies 1
- Committee reports 1
- Committees 1
- Conference reports 1 + ∧ less