Samuel E. Jorgenson, 1937-1994

Overview of the Collection

Title
Samuel E. Jorgenson
Dates
1937-1994 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 boxes, ( 3 linear feet)
Collection Number
USU_14.7:18
Summary
These papers consist of correspondence, newspaper clippings, and awards and honors documenting the career of of Mr. Jorgenson.
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions

Some files are classified according to state and federal statutes and cannot be accessed without permission. Not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

A native of Utah, Samuel E. Jorgenson graduated from USU with a degree in forestry in 1937. He is one of a number of sterling alumni of the College of Natural Resources. He started his professional career with the U.S. Biological Survey in 1940, later transferring to the Wildlife Research Branch, before entering the armed forces during WW II. Following his discharge in 1945 he resumed his work as a biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, eventually being promoted to the position of Regional Chief for the Bureau of Sport Fisheries.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

These papers were ostensibly donated to the Quinney Natural Resources Library by Mr. Jorgenson. They were accessioned into University Archives in 2012. They consist of correspondence, newspaper clippings, and awards and honors documenting the career of of Mr. Jorgenson.

Some files are classified according to state and federal statutes and cannot be accessed without permission.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Samuel E. Jorgenson must be obtained from the University Archivist and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation:Samuel E. Jorgenson Papers USU_14.7.18,. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations:USU_14.7.18, USUSCA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Folders are arranged by alphabetical order.

Processing Note

Processed in December of 2013

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Quinney Natural Resources Library by Mr. Jorgenson. They were accessioned into University Archives in 2012.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Personal Papers, 1937-1994Return to Top

Container(s): Box , Folder

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
Address Book
1972
1 2
Alumnus materials
1937-1994
1 3
Biological Survey materials
1938
1 4
Clippings
1979
1 5
Correspondence
1958-1994
1 6
Historical, Tooele High School reunion
1980
1 7
Honors
1972-1983
1 8
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
1972-1973
1 9
Lowe, Jessop
1970
1 10
Personal
1946-1972
1 11
Personal
1946-1972
2 1
Personal
1946-1972
2 2
Postcards and prints
1958-1972
2 3
Stevensen, Jim
1991
2 4
Symposia
1962
2 5
Taxation
1989

Artifacts, 1960-1975Return to Top

Container(s): Box 0, Folder

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
3
Plaques, awards and E.R. Olin prints
1960-1975

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top