Carl J. Christensen papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0553

Staff Only

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

Christensen, Carl J. (Carl Joseph), 1901- (Person)

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

Additional Description

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.