Peter Huntoon papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2656

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Peter Huntoon papers consist of materials about nuclear technology, ranging from nuclear explosions, to power plants, to the side effects of radiation, and the effects of nuclear technologies on prominent areas which have experienced significant exposure to nuclear energy. The collection contains news articles, academic studies, and pamphlets about nuclear technologies as well as information for a class which Professor Huntoon designed and taught at the University of Wyoming. The collections has materials both supporting nuclear technologies and against nuclear technologies, and contains material from the inception of nuclear power to modern reactors and explosives

Dates

1832-2011

Creator

Huntoon, Peter W. (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

Peter Huntoon was a professor of Geology at University of Wyoming. Huntoon created a class at the University called Fission, Fusion and Psychosis, which referenced much of the material found in the collection.

Extent

5.25 Linear Feet (11 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Norwegian

Additional Description

Abstract

The Peter Huntoon papers (1832-2011) consist of materials about nuclear technology, ranging from nuclear explosions, to power plants, to the side effects of radiation, and the effects of nuclear technologies on prominent areas which have experienced significant exposure to nuclear energy. Huntoon was a professor of Geology at University of Wyoming.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Peter Huntoon in 2012.

Separated Materials

Photographs were moved to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Please see the Manuscripts Curator for access to radioactive sand from first nuclear explosion.