Patrick W. McKendrick papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS 0350

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Patrick W. McKendrick papers (1936-1939) consist of McKendrick's hand-written manuscript, as well as a typescript, describing his metal recycling project at the Salt Lake City garbage dump. Twelve vouchers documenting the amount earned per assay are also included.

Dates

1936-1939

Creator

McKendrick, Patrick W. (Person)

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.

Biographical Sketch

Patrick McKendrick staked a mineral claim at the Salt Lake City dump during the 1930s and began a sluice operation to recover the iron, gold, and silver left by decomposing cans and garbage. The operation was not profitable for long.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Folder)

Additional Description

Abstract

The Patrick W. McKendrick papers (1936-1939) consist of McKendrick's hand-written manuscript, as well as a typescript, describing his metal recycling project at the Salt Lake City garbage dump. McKendrick staked a mineral claim at the dump during the 1930s and began a sluice operation to recover the iron, gold, and silver left by decomposing cans and garbage.