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Frederick J. Pack papers, circa 1907-1950
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pack, Frederick J. (Frederick James), 1875-1938
- Title
- Frederick J. Pack papers
- Dates
- circa 1907-1950 (inclusive)19021965
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MS 0423
- Summary
- The Frederick J. Pack papers (circa 1907-1950) consist of a news article written by Pack (b. 1875), his autobiography, family genealogical materials, family biographies, and publications.
- Repository
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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
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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
Frederick James Pack (b. 1875) was a professor of minerology and geology at Brigham Young University during the first part of the twentieth century. He was also a student and professor at the University of Utah. He married Sadie Grant.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Frederick J. Pack papers (circa 1907-1950) consist of an article written by Pack (b. 1875), his autobiography, family genealogical materials, family biographies, and publications. The article supports the idea that horses existed on the American continent before Columbus and the Spainards. This idea was contrary to contemporary thought at the time.
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
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Geologists--Utah
- Geology
- Latter Day Saint pioneers--Emigration
- Latter Day Saints--Biography
Personal Names
- Pack, Frederick J. (Frederick James), 1875-1938--Archives
- Pack, John, 1809-1885
- Pack, Mary Jane Walker
- Pack, Sadie Grant
Family Names
- Grant family
- Pack family
Geographical Names
- Utah--Genealogy
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Autobiographies
- Genealogies (histories)
- Scrapbooks
Finding aid prepared by Sharon Thorup.
1984 (last modified: 2019)
