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Cecil L. Mills, Jr. papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ACCN 2833

Scope and Contents

The Cecil L. Mills, Jr. papers consists of copies of materials regarding auto racing in Utah. Included is information regarding concentrated hydrogen peroxide, advertisements for auto racing parts, a design review and operational requirements for rocket powered exhibition vehicles, and a license agreement.

Dates

  • 1958-2015

Creator

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

Cecil L. Mills, Jr. was a mechanic and attempted to design the first pollution-free engine by using hydrogen peroxide.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (2 Folders)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Cecil L. Mills, Jr. papers (1958-2015) consists of copies of materials pertaining to auto racing in Utah. Included is information regarding concentrated hydrogen peroxide, advertisements for auto racing parts, a design review and operational requirements for rocket powered exhibition vehicles, and a license agreement. Mills was a mechanic and attempted to design the first pollution-free engine by using hydrogen peroxide.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Cecil L. Mills, Jr. in 2014 and 2016.

Processing Information

Processed by Betsey Welland in 2015 and 2019.
Title
Inventory of the Cecil L. Mills, Jr. papers
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Betsey Welland.
Date
2015 (last modified: 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.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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