John Werner Welland papers, 1951-2000
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Welland, John Werner, 1933-1991
- Title
- John Werner Welland papers
- Dates
- 1951-2000 (inclusive)19512000
- Quantity
- 0.75 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2056
- Summary
- The John Werner Welland papers (1951-2000) consist of materials that focus on Welland's career in the United States Air Force. Included are correspondence, diplomas, medical and personnel records, passports, death records, and other papers. Welland (1933-1991) was born in New York and was one of many who became known as an "Atomic Veteran" due his work for the Air Force during the atmospheric nuclear testing program carried out by the United States in the 1940s to 1960s.
- 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, Spanish
Content Description
The John Werner Welland papers (1951-2000) consist of materials that focus on Welland's career in the United States Air Force. Included are correspondence, diplomas, medical and personnel records, passports, death records, and other papers. Welland (1933-1991) was born in New York and was one of many who became known as an "Atomic Veteran" due his work for the Air Force during the atmospheric nuclear testing program carried out by the United States in the 1940s to 1960s. Many of the materials in this collection result from Welland's years living in Spain (circa 1989-1991) and are, therefore, written in Spanish. Social Security numbers were cut out of select documents by the donor.
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
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Personal and Professional Papers
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Description: Death
Reports, certificates, and a letter regarding Welland's death while living in Spain.
Dates: 1991Container: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: Department of Justice and the Veteran's Administration
Correspondence, statements, newsletters, and information packets regarding Welland's status as an Atomic Veteran as well as the benefits status for Welland's widow.
Dates: 1981-2000Container: Box 1, Folder 2 -
Description: Diplomas
This folder also contains a letter concerning a diploma Welland received from the Cleveland Institute of Technology.
Dates: 1951; 1973; 1992Container: Box 1, Folder 3 -
Description: Medical records
Most of these records are in Spanish.
Dates: 1987-1991Container: Box 1, Folder 4-5 -
Description: Oversees work documentsDates: 1989Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: PassportsDates: 1959; 1974; 1979Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: United States Air Force, personnel records
Correspondence, work orders, certificates, travel vouchers, and other papers.
Dates: 1953-1961Container: Box 2, Folder 3 -
Description: MiscellaneousContainer: Box 2, Folder 4
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Nuclear weapons--West (U.S.)--Testing--Sources
- Weapons of mass destruction-- West (U.S.)--History--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Diplomas
