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Lloyd M. Pierson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1706

Scope and Contents

The Lloyd M. Pierson papers (1998) consist of a twenty-four-page typescript of Pierson's reminiscences of his participation in an archaeological survey trip through Glen Canyon, prior to the filling of Lake Powell. The trip was conducted as a joint project of the National Park Service and the University of Utah's Department of Anthropology, under the direction of Jesse D. Jennings. Describing the canyon as "a lonely uninhabited place of wonder and beauty," Pierson is critical of the construction of Glen Canyon Dam. He recounts the events leading up to his participation in the survey and provides information on fellow travelers, daily activities, archaeological sites, and the flora and fauna encountered along the way. He also tells of his experiences and impressions at Music Temple, Rainbow Bridge, the Hole-in-the-Rock Trail, and the dam site, then under construction.

Dates

  • 1998

Creator

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.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Abstract

The Lloyd M. Pierson papers (1998) consist of reminiscences of an archeological survey trip through Glen Canyon

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Lloyd M. Pierson in 1998.

Related Materials

Forms part of the Utah River Running Archive.

Separated Materials

Photographs transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0767).

Processing Information

Processed by Mark Jensen in 1998.
Title
Inventory of the Lloyd M. Pierson papers, 1998
Author
Finding aid created by Mark Jensen
Date
© 1998 (last modified: 2017)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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