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Jerry S. Dixon papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2383

Scope and Contents

The Jerry S. Dixon papers (1971-2009) contain journals, scrapbooks and correspondence which catalogue Dixon's travels and adventures throughout Alaska and the world. Dixon's environmental and educational interests and activities are discussed in his correspondence as well as in newspaper clippings and magazine articles.

Dates

  • 1971-2009

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.

Biographical Sketch

Jerry S. Dixon (b. 1948) excels in many outdoor sports including kayaking, hiking, and skiing. He has written several books and articles pertaining to his adventures. Now retired, Dixon is an environmental and educational activist. He has endowed a lecture series in philosophy at the University of Utah and has received many grants for environmental education in Alaska. The Jerry S. Dixon Award for Excellence in Environmental Education is awarded to people involved in education in Alaska who demonstate a dedication to wilderness conservation.

Extent

3.75 Linear Feet

Abstract

The Jerry S. Dixon papers (1971-2009) consist of journals, scrapbooks and correspondence. Dixon wrote several journals which recounted his travels and adventures throughout Alaska and other parts of the world. The scrapbooks include newspaper clippings, magazine articles and correspondence which document his environmental and educational concerns and activities.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Jerry S. Dixon in 2008.

Separated Materials

Photographs have been transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Allison Newman and Roger V. Paxton in 2008 and 2009.

Addenda processed by Roger V. Paxton in 2009 and Betsey Welland in 2019.
Title
Inventory of the Jerry S. Dixon papers, 1971-2009
Author
Finding aid created by Allison Newman, Roger V. Paxton and Betsey Welland
Date
© 2008 (last modified: 2018 and 2019)
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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