Ketter, Robert L., 1928-1989
Person
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.
Amherst Campus of the State University of New York at Buffalo: A Historical Perspective project records
Collection — Box: 1-2
Identifier: 8/9/993
Overview
Collection includes the
unbound Masters project of Angeline Janetakos, as well as source documents and
reports.
Canadian-American Center records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 33/20/872
Overview
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.
Found in:
University Archives
/
Canadian-American Center
records
records
Robert L. Ketter appointment books
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4/11/675
Abstract
14 volumes of University at Buffalo President Robert L. Ketter's appointment books. Ketter was President from 1970-1982.
Robert L. Ketter evaluation records
Collection — Envelope: 1
Identifier: 4/11/324
Abstract
Files pertaining to the 1974 evaluation of President Robert L. Ketter by the Board of Trustees and Ketter himself.
Robert L. Ketter inaugural files
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 4/11/672
Abstract
Inaugural files of University at Buffalo President Robert L. Ketter. Ketter was President from 1970-1982.
Found in:
University Archives
/
Robert L. Ketter inaugural files
Robert L. Ketter inauguration scrapbooks
Collection — Oversize-box: UAOS 4, Volume: 2-3
Identifier: 4/11/657
Abstract
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
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4/11/65
Abstract
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
Record Group — Box: 1-22, 23+-25+, 26
Identifier: 4/11/797
Overview
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
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4/11/581
Overview
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
Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: MS 22.93
Overview
Oral history interviews with persons associated with the Darwin D. Martin House, Buffalo, New York, and other buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.