Carl E. Locke, Jr. served as dean of the School of Engineering at the University of Kansas for 17 years (1986-2002) and as a professor of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering for three years, earing emeritus status in 2002. This collection of his papers includes journal notebooks, special project and organization files, and course files.

Preston taught in the School of Engineering at the University of Kansas from 1955-1991. This collection contains research, class notes, papers, and materials relating to the American Petroleum Institute.

Ray J. Stanclift, Jr. earned three degrees from the University of Kansas, a B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 1941, a M.S. in Chemical Engineering in 1948, and a Ph.D in Chemical Engineering in 1951. This collection contains his diplomas; papers from his time as a student; his Masters Thesis, Doctoral Thesis, and Doctoral Dissertation; correspondance about his work; and information about his subsequent career.