University of Utah
Organization
Found in 240 Collections and/or Records:
William Wallace Newby papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0606
Abstract
The William Wallace Newby papers (1930-1971) consist of personal and professional materials concerning William Newby (1902-1977), a professor of biology at the University of Utah from 1927-1971. Included are biographical information, obituary notices, an oral history transcript, numerous hand drawn and reproduced illustrations, and literature and correspondence pertaining to the Aztec Club, of which Newby was president from 1965-1966.
Dates:
1930-1971
Sylvia Eugenia Nilsen papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1244
Abstract
The Sylvia Eugenia Nilsen papers (circa 1920s-1975) consist of materials from Nilsen's schooling and memoranda, news clippings, and memorabilia from her career as a U.S. Department of State attorney.
Dates:
1920s-1975
Matthew Frederick and Claire Wilcox Noall papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0188
Abstract
The Matthew Frederick and Claire Wilcox Noall papers (1805-1970s) consist of the Noalls' personal and professional records, as well as records passed on to them by their ancestors.
Dates:
1805-1970s
Old timers Colorado River trip video collection
Collection
Identifier: A0718
Abstract
The old timers Colorado River trip video collection (1994) consists of video recordings of an expedition down the Colorado River designed to document changes to the river, its geology and its ecosystem in the years after the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam. Representatives of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and veteran river guides were joined by historians and archivists. This collection includes footage of the river trip, group meetings at Northern Arizona University, and...
Dates:
1994 September 09-14
Albert Ray Olpin photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0719
Abstract
Albert Ray Olpin served as President of the University of Utah from 1946 to 1964. This collection consists of images related to his activities as President of the University and personal materials such as art and family.
Dates:
1920-1970
Maydell Cazier Palmer autobiography
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0870
Abstract
The Maydell Cazier Palmer autobiography recounts her experience growing up in Nephi, Utah; her family, education, mission, marriage and children; and life in western Canada and Pakistan. The autobiography contains comments on LDS Church leaders and doctrines, as well as on the position of women in the LDS Church.
Dates:
1980s
Helen Zeese Papanikolas papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0471
Abstract
The Helen Zeese Papanikolas papers (1954-2001) contain materials concerning the research and writing of this Utah historian and folklorist. Included are correspondence, research files, news clippings, oral history manuscripts, published and unpublished articles.
Dates:
1954-2009
John R. Park papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0242
Abstract
The John R. Park papers consist of school notebooks, written by Park, founder and first president of the University of Utah. They also contain scrapbooks, printed material and clippings.
Dates:
1855-1899
Robert W. Parry photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0584
Abstract
The Robert W. Parry photograph collection photographs of Parry, friends and employees. As well as Gordon Research Conference portraits, various experiments and a collection of slides detailing some chemistry classes taught in a non-traditional manner.
Most of the slides are of the reenactments of the Faraday Christmas Lectures that the Chemistry Department did each year, hugely popular with controlled explosions and other spectacular effects. Usually scheduled for the general public...
Dates:
circa 1980
Joshua Hughes Paul papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0864
Abstract
The Joshua Hughes Paul papers (1800s-1900s) consist of a biography of Joshua Hughes Paul taken from his diaries, essays and poetry written by Paul and others.
Dates:
1800s-1900s