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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

Conditions Governing Access

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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

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.
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

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