Ralf R. Woolley papers, 1904-1930

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Woolley, Ralf Rumel, 1884-
Title
Ralf R. Woolley papers
Dates
1904-1930 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 folder, (0.25 linear feet)
Collection Number
ACCN 1407
Summary
The Ralf R. Woolley papers (1904-1930) consist of geographical surveys of the Green River for the purpose of determining water rights. Included are accounts of river trips by Woolley, H. Elwyn Blake Jr., and F. LeMoyne Page. Also inculded are a set of plate glass negatives that are part of the photo collection.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Ralf R. Woolley was involved with the United States Geological Survey in determining water rights of the Colorado River. His surveys led him down to the lower Green River in determining those rights.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Ralf R. Woolley papers consist of geographical surveys of the Green River for the purpose of determining water rights. Included are accounts of river trips by Woolley, H. Elwyn Blake Jr., and F. LeMoyne Page.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

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: Ralf R. Woolley papers, ACCN 1407, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations: ACCN 1407.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of Stanley Schumm.

Processing Note

Processed by Andrew J. Lengyel in 2008.

Separated Materials

Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0563).

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Professional FilesReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
Woolley, Blake, and Page Trip Accounts
1922-1926
1 2-14
Correspondence - Water Rights
1918-1929
1 15
Newspaper Articles
1930s
1 16
Hydrographs
1904-1907

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Woolley, Ralf Rumel,1884- --Archives

Geographical Names

  • Green River (Wyo.-Utah)--Power utilization
  • Green River (Wyo.-Utah)--Recreational use

Form or Genre Terms

  • Diaries
  • Reports