Robert L. Miller papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2064

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Contained within this collection are Miller's research materials (including bibliographic, research topics, references and contacts, etc.), scientific research (including printed materials and journal articles), religious research (including correspondence and general research), as well as research regarding Henry Eyring (including Eyring's published and unpublished work, personal documents, biographical summaries, interviews, and journals).

Dates

1832-2008

Creator

Miller, Robert L., 1950-2011 (Person)

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.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Robert L. Miller (1950-2011) was a prominent researcher in the Special Collections Department at the Marriott Library of the University of Utah during the years 1983-1993. Miller also helped develop the Utah Science, Engineering and Medical Archives, as well as contribute to the Western Science History Association (1993-1996). Miller was a talented researcher and historian who spent close to twenty years researching Henry Eyring (1901-1981), a lifelong member of the Latter-day Saint church and acclaimed scientist. Other interests of research include science, religion, creation, evolution, as well as other prominent members of scientific and religious communities.

Extent

35 Linear Feet (78 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Robert L. Miller papers (1832-2008) contain information regarding Miller's life, as well as collected research regarding the Latter-day Saint Church, science, evolution, and Henry Eyring. The collection contains correspondence, handwritten notes, printed materials, journal entries, bound works, various articles, newspaper clippings, bibliographic materials, etc.