James Petty papers, 1985-2006
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Petty, James
- Title
- James Petty papers
- Dates
- 1985-2006 (inclusive)19852006
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 3280
- Summary
- The James Petty papers (1985-2006) contain correspondence, clippings, and research material gathered by Utah researcher James Petty regarding nuclear weaponry, aviation, and Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs).
- 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
Historical Note
James Petty is a researcher from Salt Lake City, Utah, whose work primarily concerns nuclear weaponry, aviation, and Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs).
Content Description
The James Petty papers (1985-2006) contain correspondence, clippings, and research material regarding nuclear weaponry, aviation, and Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs).
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
Arrangement
Arranged by subject.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Rebecca Chavez-Houck in 2021.
Processing Note
Processed by Kristina Barksdale in 2024.
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Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Miscellaneous correspondence and researchContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Correspondence and copy of article Petty contributed to, "Aviation Week & Space Technology"Dates: 2006Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Photocopied article on Petty's efforts to save F-4 Jet FighterContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Research and references regarding military aircraft and weaponry [photocopies]Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: F-16 A/B multirole fighter, pilot's radar manualDates: 1985Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Research and references; H bomb "secret", particle beam weapon, UN treaties and principles on outer space, air-launched ICBMs (intercontinental ballistic missiles), Project Hydra, Iran mirages [photocopies]Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: ERGM (extended range guided munitions)Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Ivy Mike/Operation Ivy, highlighted photocopyContainer: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Nuclear weapons labs glossary; research on fission and fusion [photocopies]Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Letters from Petty regarding nuclear weapons and IranContainer: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Research on combat aircraft in Iran and Iraq [photocopies]Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Aerospike liquid rocket engineDates: 2000Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Stratoflex correspondence, parts list, and plansDates: 2000Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Salt Lake Tribune articles [photocopies]Dates: 1992-1994Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Reviews by PettyContainer: Box 1, Folder 15
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Aircraft
- Airplanes, Military
- Unidentified flying objects
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Photocopies
- Research (Documents)
