Pete Delos Gardner papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1181
Scope and Contents
This collection centers around his tenure as professor of Chemistry and Academic Affairs Vice President at the University of Utah. Twenty-two of his articles are present in this collection in draft and final forms.
Dates
- 1953-1988
Creator
- Gardner, Pete Delos (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
Pete Gardner was born 17 January 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended the University of Utah, majoring in Organic Chemistry. He received his B.S. in 1949. Pete remained at the University to receive his Masters degree in 1950 and Doctorate in 1953 in Organic Chemistry. He moved on to the University of Texas and taught Chemistry there for 12 years. At the University of Texas, he advanced through the ranks of the faculty as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, before being made a full professor in 1962. During his tenure, the student body at the University of Texas voted Gardner as an Outstanding Professor. In 1965, he returned to the University of Utah as a Professor of Chemistry. He was appointed as a dean for Science in the college of Letters and Science in 1968 and later as the dean of the College of Science in 1972. In 1973, David P. Gardner appointed his as Academic Affairs Vice President and he spent four years in that position. After 1977, Pete returned to full-time teaching and research. During his career, he published over 70 articles in Chemistry and other science journals. In Autumn 1988, he contracted cancer and retired from the University of Utah. He died 4 February 1989.
Extent
3.25 Linear Feet
Abstract
The Pete D. Gardner papers (1953-1988) contain journal articles, memos, letters, calendars, a lab notebook, speeches, course evaluations, grant applications, and satire articles from journals. Gardner was a professor of chemistry and biology and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Utah.
Arrangement
Arranged to the folder level.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Pete D. Gardner and family in 1989 and 1990.
Processing Information
Processed by Luke Kelly in 2000.
- Appointment books
- Articles
- Colleges and Universities
- Correspondence
- Gardner, Pete Delos
- University of Utah
- University of Utah -- Faculty
- University of Utah -- Administration
Creator
- Gardner, Pete Delos (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Pete Delos Gardner papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by Luke Kelly.
- Date
- 2000 (last modified: 2020)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu