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Patrick W. McKendrick papers, 1936-1939

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McKendrick, Patrick W.
Title
Patrick W. McKendrick papers
Dates
1936-1939 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 folder, (0.25 linear feet)
Collection Number
Ms0350
Summary
The Patrick W. McKendrick papers (1936-1939) consist of McKendrick's hand-written manuscript, as well as a typescript, describing his metal recycling project at the Salt Lake City garbage dump. McKendrick staked a mineral claim at the dump during the 1930s and began a sluice operation to recover the iron, gold, and silver left by decomposing cans and garbage.
Repository
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

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
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Historical Note

Patrick McKendrick staked a mineral claim at the Salt Lake City dump during the 1930s and began a sluice operation to recover the iron, gold, and silver left by decomposing cans and garbage. The operation was not profitable for long.

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Content Description

The Patrick W. McKendrick papers (1936-1939) consist of McKendrick's hand-written manuscript, as well as a typescript, describing his metal recycling project at the Salt Lake City garbage dump. Twelve vouchers documenting the amount earned per assay are also included.

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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

Initial Citation: Patrick W. McKendrick papers, MS 0350, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations: MS 0350.

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Administrative Information

Processing Note

Processed by Della Dye and Nancy Coulam in 1983.

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Subject Terms

  • Precious metals--Utah
  • Recycling (Waste, etc.)--Utah

Form or Genre Terms

  • Histories
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