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Newton's Principia exhibition records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1032

Scope and Contents

The Newton's Principia exhibition records consist of materials relating to an exhibit and lecture series held in February 1988 at the University of Utah in honor of the 300th anniversary of the publication of Isaac Newton's Principia. Included are correspondence, publicity materials, a grant proposal and contract, and display placards used in the exhibit. The complete title of the exhibit was "Newton's 'Principia': Understanding the Gravity of the Situation."

Dates

  • 1987-1988

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

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.

Extent

0.75 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Abstract

The Newton's Principia exhibition records (1987-1988) consist of materials relating to an exhibit and lecture series held in February 1988 at the University of Utah in honor of the 300th anniversary of the publication of Isaac Newton's Principia. Included are correspondence, publicity materials, a grant proposal and contract, and display placards used in the exhibit. The complete title of the exhibit was "Newton's 'Principia': Understanding the Gravity of the Situation."

Processing Information

Processed by Manuscripts Division staff in 1988.
Title
Inventory of the Newton's Principia exhibition records, 1987-1988
Author
Finding aid created by Manuscripts staff
Date
© 1988 (last modified: 2019)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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