Charles N. Strevell papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1840

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Charles N. Strevell papers (1894-1943) contain correspondence, family history, essays, speeches, publications, art work, posters, pamphlets, brochures, news clippings, and other related materials. Most of the collection deals with materials on dinosaurs, coal digging in Utah, political matters of the 1930s-1940s in the United States, Strevell's Museum, and Strevell's book: As I Recall Them.

Dates

Creation: 1894-1943

Creator

Strevell, Charles N. (Charles Nettleton) (Person)

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 Note

Charles N. Strevell was the son of Jason W. Strevell and Elizabeth Butler Kelly. In 1879, Strevell and his family moved to Miles City, Montana. Strevell married Elizabeth Crawford in 1881 in Pontiac, Illinois, and then moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. He became well-known for his essay "Dinosauropodes," which was published several times during the 1930s. Strevell was one of the organizers of Strevell-Paterson Hardware Company and was the president for many years before he retired in 1912.

Extent

4.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Charles N. Strevell papers (1894-1943) contain correspondence, family history, essays, speeches, publications, art work, posters, pamphlets, brochures, news clippings, and other related materials. Strevell was one of the organizers of Strevell-Paterson Hardware Company and was the president for many years before his retirement in 1912. He became well known for his essay, "Dinosauropodes,"" which was published several times during the 1930s.