Charles Dotson thesis collection, 1973

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Dotson, Charles L. (Charles Lewis), 1948-
Title
Charles Dotson thesis collection
Dates
1973 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.0 linear foot
Collection Number
XOE_CPNWS0128charlesdotsonthesiscollection (collection)
Summary
Charles Dotson wrote a master's thesis entitled "Beach Processes on Smith Creek Delta, Lake Whatcom, Washington." The collection contains a copy of the thesis, research materials, shoreline data and aerograph rolls.
Repository
Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

As a graduate student in Geography at Western Washington State College, Charles Dotson wrote a master's thesis entitled "Beach Processes on Smith Creek Delta, Lake Whatcom, Washington." The collection contains a copy of the thesis, research materials, shoreline data and aerograph rolls.

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Preferred Citation

Charles Dotson thesis collection, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.

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Processing Note

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Acquisition Information

Donated by Charles Dotson, date unknown.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1 Thesis: "Beach Processes on Smith Creek Delta, Lake Whatcom, Washington" 1973
1/2 Wind data summary forms for Bloedel Donovan Park, Smith Creek Delta, and the Bellingham Airport 1973
1/3 Wave Record Forms 1973
1/4 Sediment Tracing Experiment Record Forms and Water Level Records 1973
1/5 Sediment Analysis 1972-1973
1/6 Profile Data - Sediment Volume (2 journal articles) 1948, 1973
1/7 Shoreline Data Materials 1973
1/8 Canyon Lake Information (incomplete) Undated
1/9 Rough Drafts and Worksheets (includes graphs and diagrams) 1972-1973
1/10 Charts and Graphs 1972-1973
1/11 Raw Data Graphs (7 rolls) Undated
1/12 Whatcom County Lakes: Data and Information 1973

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Beaches--Washington (State)--Whatcom County
  • Geomorphology--Washington (State)--Whatcom County
  • Lakes--Washington (State)--Whatcom County
  • Sedimentation analysis--Charts, diagrams, etc.
  • Shorelines--Washington (State)--Whatcom County

Personal Names

  • Dotson, Charles L. (Charles Lewis)--1948- (creator)

Geographical Names

  • Whatcom, Lake (Wash.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Academic theses
  • Records (Documents)