Don Trimble papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2815

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Don Trimble papers contain essays, research papers, United States Geological Survey bulletins, photographs and negatives, arrowheads, and books with annotations.

Dates

1928-2002

Creator

Trimble, Donald E. (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

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Don Trimble papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical note

Don E. Trimble was born in Westhope, ND in 1916. He grew up in Toppenish, WA and worked as a miner to pay for his education at Washington State University and the University of Minnesota. He served in World War II as an Army anti-aircraft officer in the South Pacific. Mr. Trimble joined the United States Geological Survey in 1946 and worked to map the western United States. He also served as vice president of the Colorado Scientific Society in 1977 and president of the CSS in 1978. Mr. Trimble died in Salt Lake City in 2011.

Extent

3.5 Linear Feet (4 Boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

The Don Trimble papers (1928-2002) contain essays, research papers, United States Geological Survey bulletins, photographs and negatives, arrowheads, and books with annotations. Trimble served in World War II as an Army anti-aircraft officer in the South Pacific. Mr. Trimble joined the United States Geological Survey in 1946 and worked to map the western United States.