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Kenneth L. Cook papers, 1950-1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Cook, Kenneth L., 1915-1996
Title
Kenneth L. Cook papers
Dates
1950-1996 (inclusive)
Quantity
27.25 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 1466
Summary
The Kenneth L. Cook papers (1950-1996) contain personal information, bibliographies, correspondence, papers, and a variety of documents resulting from his scientific, educational, and administrative activities. He was a Professor of Geophysics at the University of Utah. Through his career at the University of Utah he was head of the Department of Geophysics (1952-1963) and director of the University Seismograph Stations (1952-1976).
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Kenneth Lorimer Cook (1915-1996) received his B.S. in physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1939 and his Ph.D. in geology, physics, and paleontology with highest honors at the University of Chicago in 1943. From 1946 through 1953 he worked for the Geophysics Branch of the U.S. Geological Survey investigating mining districts of the West. From 1952 through 1982 he was a Professor of Geophysics at the University of Utah. Through his career at the University of Utah he was head of the Department of Geophysics (1952-1963) and director of the University Seismograph Stations (1952-1976). His research of earth crust, upper mantle, seismology, and cartography have been a major contribution to the geological community. Materials involved with the Interpretation of Resistivity Data are located within the Collection. The correspondence included is generally of a professional nature between Cook, his colleagues, and other scientists.

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Content Description

The Kenneth L. Cook papers (1950-1996) contain personal information, bibliographies, correspondence, papers, and a variety of documents resulting from his scientific, educational, and administrative activities. Materials involved with the Interpretation of Resistivity Data are located within the collection. The correspondence included is generally of a professional nature between Cook, his colleagues, and other scientists.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on 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.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Kenneth L. Cook papers, ACCN 1466, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations: ACCN 1466.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of Kenneth L. Cook in 1994.

Processing Note

Processed by Mark Jensen in 1998.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Earthquakes
  • Geophysics
  • Seismology

Personal Names

  • Cook, Kenneth L.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • University of Utah--Faculty

Form or Genre Terms

  • Articles
  • Brochures
  • Drafts (documents)
  • Notes

Finding aid prepared by Mark Jensen
2006 (last modified: 2019)

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