Abstract The Melvin A. Cook papers (1802-1989) contain documents resulting from the career of this noted explosives expert and chemist, best known for his work on shaped charges and slurry explosives. In addition, Cook (born 1911) was a professor of metallurgy at the University of Utah, a businessman, and an author of works on creationism, particularly on the relationship between science and Mormon doctrines. The collection includes an autobiography; professional correspondence concerning scientific,...

Abstract The Maydell Cazier Palmer autobiography recounts her experience growing up in Nephi, Utah; her family, education, mission, marriage and children; and life in western Canada and Pakistan. The autobiography contains comments on LDS Church leaders and doctrines, as well as on the position of women in the LDS Church.

Abstract The Joshua Hughes Paul papers (1800s-1900s) consist of a biography of Joshua Hughes Paul taken from his diaries, essays and poetry written by Paul and others.