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Richard Tracey Wootton papers, 1960-2000
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wootton, Richard T.
- Title
- Richard Tracey Wootton papers
- Dates
- 1960-2000 (inclusive)19602000
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 0219
- Summary
- The Richard Tracey Wootton papers (1960-2000) consist of research material, surveys, and correspondence related to his book Saints and Scientists, which presents evidence that Utah is foremost in the U.S. in production of scientists, and argues that the LDS faith is largely responsible for that fact. Richard Tracey Wootton (b. 1918) has dedicated his life to education, related administrative work, and the LDS Church.
- 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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Richard Tracey Wootton papers (1960-2000) consist of research material, surveys, and correspondence related to his book Saints and Scientists, which presents evidence that Utah is foremost in the U.S. in production of scientists, and argues that the LDS faith is largely responsible for that fact.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Saints and Scientists and SurveyReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 |
Saints and Scientists, drafts |
1999 |
| 1 | 2 |
Saints and Scientists, advertising |
1993-1996 |
| 1 | 3 | Letter of invitation and religious orientation survey |
1999 |
| 1 | 4-5 | Completed religious orientation survey |
1999 |
| 1 | 6 | Mailing of religious orientation survey results |
1999 |
| 1 | 7 | Codes for survey |
1992-1999 |
| 1 | 8 | Survey update |
2000 |
| 1 | 9 | Postcard mailings regarding survey |
1991 |
Sources of data for surveyReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | Labels for mailings to survey participants |
1999 |
| 2 | 2 | Address labels for survey participants |
|
| 2 | 3 | Utah as leading State of birth for scientists |
1989-1999 |
| 2 | 4 | American men and women of science |
1989-1999 |
| 2 | 5 | Brief results of 1949 and 1999 AMWS studies |
1999 |
| 2 | 6 | Census statistics |
1960 |
| 2 | 7 | Costs of study |
1991 |
Data and tablesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 1 | Data notes |
1992 |
| 3 | 2 | Crosstabulations |
1999 |
| 3 | 3 | Dialog Corporation miscellany |
1999 |
| 3 | 4 | DD edit |
|
| 3 | 5 | BS runs, prints, search commands |
1999 |
| 3 | 6-8 | SPSS tables |
|
| 3 | 9 | Letter to institute directors |
|
| 3 | 10 | Essays on religion and science |
1963-2000 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Science--Religious aspects--Mormon Church
- Scientists--Utah
Personal Names
- Wootton, Richard Tracey--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
Finding aid created by Kirk Watson
2004 (last modified: 2018)
