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
- Dixon, Jerry S. (Person)
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.
Addenda processed by Roger V. Paxton in 2009 and Betsey Welland in 2019.
Creator
- Dixon, Jerry S. (Person)
- 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
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu