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Kenneth Sassen slide collection

 Collection
Identifier: P2022

Scope and Contents

The Kenneth Sassen slide collection consists of 1 box containing 989 35mm color slides. The slides depict various areas in the Wasatch Mountains in Utah related to skiing; they also contain images of Upper Lake Mary in Coconino County, Arizona. All of the images were taken by Kenneth Sassen and date from the 1970s and 1980s.

Dates

  • 1977-1985

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

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

Permission to publish material from the Kenneth Sassen slide collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

Kenneth Sassen (1948-) is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Atmospheric Sciences in the College of Natural Science and Mathematics, where he taught from 2002 to 2014. He has also taught as an Adjunct Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah. Dr. Sassen is a pioneer in the use of polarization lidar for atmospheric study. His work contributed to the development of remote sensor methods combining lidar, radar, and radiometers. Sassen’s research has contributed to the advancement of satellite, radiometer, radar, and lidar studies.

Extent

989 Items (1 box)

Abstract

The Kenneth Sassen slide collection consists of 1 box containing 989 35mm color slides. The slides depict various areas in the Wasatch Mountains in Utah related to skiing. All of the images were taken by Kenneth Sassen and date from the 1970s and 1980s.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Kenneth Sassen in 2015.

Related Materials

This collection forms part of the Utah Ski and Snowboard Archive, which is part of the S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archive.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the Kenneth Sassen slide collection, 1977-1985
Author
Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
Date
2022
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