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A. O. Garrett papers, 1860-1947
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Garrett, A. O. (Albert Osbun), 1870-1948
- Title
- A. O. Garrett papers
- Dates
- 1860-1947 (inclusive)18601947
- Quantity
- 3 boxes, (1.25 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2482
- Summary
- The A. O. Garrett papers (1860-1947) consist of his book Spring Flora of the Wasatch Front along with correspondence related to his personal and professional career. The collection also contains general information such as plant identification lists and research related materials. Garrett was a botany professor.
- 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
Garrett was a botany professor who taught for East High School and Brigham Young University (BYU). He was consulted by various professors and botanists around the nation for his authority in Western American flora. Besides teaching, Garett also did work in regards to plant identification and classification both privately and through various agencies.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The A. O. Garrett papers consist of his book Spring Flora of the Wasatch Front. The book contains annotations by Garrett for the next edition of his work. Also included in this collection is his correspondence related to his private life and professional career.
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
WritingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 |
Spring Flora of the Wasatch Front
|
1912 |
CorrespondenceReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 2-5 | Personal correspondence |
1911-1941 |
| 1 | 6-10 | Business correspondence
These folders contain correspondence with Purdue University, the New York Botanical Garden, University of Minnesota and others.
|
1909-1926 |
| 2 | 1-4 | Plant identification |
1902-1947 |
| 2 | 5-11 | Botanic related correspondence |
1916-1947 |
Plant identification and research materialReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 1 | Vascular plant, lists of identification and distribution correspondence |
1915-1926 |
| 3 | 2 | Science related briefs, articles and maps |
1930-1940 |
| 3 | 3 | Some early Spring Flowers of Salt Lake and Trees |
|
| 3 | 4 | Pteridophytes |
|
| 3 | 5 | Botanic explorations in Utah |
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| 3 | 6 | Elias Durand: A Sketch on the botany of the basin of the Great Salt Lake of Utah |
1860 |
| 3 | 7 | Plant classifications recorded by A.O. Garrett, J. W. Harrison, S. Flowers, and W. P. Cottam |
1924-1935 |
| 3 | 8 | Bourbon County Institute Announcement |
1902 |
| 3 | 9 | General advertisements regarding botanical publications |
1931-1944 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Botany--Utah
- Plants--Identification
Personal Names
- Garrett, A. O. (Albert Osbun), 1870-1948--Archives
Finding aid created by Betsey Welland
2013 (last modified: 2015)
