Carl J. Christensen papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0553
Scope and Contents
The Carl J. Christensen papers (1851-1976) consist mainly of writings by Christensen and others on crystals and ideas of Native Americans in LDS Church history. A biographical record and proposal to the National Science Foundation are also included.
Dates
- 1951-1976
Creator
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Biographical Sketch
Carl Joseph Christensen (b. 1901) was born in Provo, Utah, and graduated with his B.S. from Brigham Young University, his M.S. from the University of Wisconsin, and his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. He worked at Bell Telephone Labs during the 1930s-1940s and became dean and a professor at the University of Utah from the 1940s-1960s. He also served in various LDS Church bishoprics during the 1930s-1960s.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 Box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Carl J. Christensen papers (1851-1976) consist mainly of writings by Christensen and others on crystals and ideas of Native Americans in LDS Church history. Carl J. Christensen (b. 1901) was a chemistry professor and engineer and member of the LDS Church.
Processing Information
Processed by Manuscript Division staff.
Creator
- Title
- Inventory of the Carl J. Christensen papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Manuscript Division staff.
- Date
- 2008 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- 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
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295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu