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Earthquake Materials

 File — Box: 12, Folder: 1
Identifier: V

Scope and Contents

Rough and finished draft of "Protecting Cities from Earthquake Damage," by Thomas C. Adams, written ca. 1939; Earthquake well grams Shows fluctuating in water levels due to minor earthquakes, 1934.; Chamber of Commerce Earthquake Committee. This committee was formed in 1958 to examine the threat of earthquake damage to Salt Lake City and to propose actions which could minimize such damage. Adams was chairman of the committee.

Dates

  • 1905-1971

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Extent

From the Collection: 35 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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