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Deseret Chemical Depot collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2880

Scope and Contents

The Deseret Chemical Depot collection contains a facility layout plan as well some reports and correspondence regarding the Depot.

Dates

  • 1942-1943

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.

Historical Note

The Deseret Chemical Depot was a facility in Tooele, Utah that acted as storage for chemical weapons, chemical disposal and chemical weapon research and development. The facility was closed in April, 2013

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Abstract

The Deseret Chemical Depot collection (1942-1943) contains documents regarding the establishment and founding of the Depot.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Ken Sanders Rare Books in 2016.

Processing Information

Processed by Esabelle Khaosanga in 2016.
Title
Inventory of the Deseret Chemical Depot collection, 1942-1943
Author
Finding aid created by Esabelle Khaosanga
Date
© 2016 (last modified: 2020)
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