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Richard Bradley papers, 1954-1966
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Richard Bradley
- Title
- Richard Bradley papers
- Dates
- 1954-1966 (inclusive)19541966
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1658
- Summary
- The Richard Bradley papers (1954-1966) contain correspondence, statements to federal agencies, papers, publications, pamphlets, and news clippings. Bradley was a physics professor at Colorado College from 1961 to 1987. A conservationist, he fought the construction of hydroelectric dams in the Grand Canyon and the diversion of water from the Colorado River.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Bradley (b.1922) was a physics professor at Colorado College (1961-1987), a conservationist, and he fought the construction of hydroelectric dams in the Grand Canyon and the diversion of water from the Colorado River. He published articles and spoke at congressional hearings.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Richard Bradley papers (1954-1966) contain correspondence, statements to federal agencies, papers, publications, pamphlets, and news clippings. He published articles and spoke at congressional hearings. Transcriptions of Bradley's speeches are included in this collection along with Bradley's published articles and speeches, unpublished articles, and correspondence between Bradley and government agencies regarding the proposed dams and Bradley's opposition to them.
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
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence | 1954-1966 |
| 1 | 2 | Statements to Federal Agencies | 1954-1965 |
| 1 | 3 | papers and Publications | 1962-1966 |
| 1 | 4 | Collected Materials
This folder includes articles, newsletters, and pamphlets regarding the grand canyon and water rights in the Southwestern States.
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1954-1966 |
| 1 | 5 | News Clippings | 1964-1966 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dams--Environmental aspects--Arizona
- Water resources development--Environmental aspects--Arizona
Personal Names
- Bradley, Richard, 1922--Archives
Geographical Names
- Colorado River Watershed (Colo.-Mexico)
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings
- Correspondence
Finding aid created by Stephen Tuttle
2002 (last modified: 2019)
