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University of Washington Pulp Mill Research Project records, 1946-1951
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Washington. Pulp Mill Research Project
- Title
- University of Washington Pulp Mill Research Project records
- Dates
- 1946-1951 (inclusive)19461951
- Quantity
- .21 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- UW Resource No. 07747 (Accession No. 78-052)
- Summary
- Records of a UW Project designed to resolve pollution problems created by Pupl Mills.
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
In 1944, Henry K. Benson, Head of the UW Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Departments, established the Pulp Mills Research Project under the direction of Chemical Engineering Professor Joseph L. McCarthy. Financial support came from about 20 of the region's pulp and paper mills. Pollution entering the rivers from these mills was severe and they were facing the possibility of being shut down. The new research project was intended to find solutions to the pollution problem. Results of the studies were published in over 100 scientific papers and presentations.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Committee minutes and reports
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Benson, Henry Kreitzer, 1877-1954
- McCarthy, Joseph LePage, 1913-
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. Pulp Mill Research Project --Archives
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
