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Carl J. Christensen papers, 1951-1976

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Christensen, Carl J. (Carl Joseph), 1901-
Title
Carl J. Christensen papers
Dates
1951-1976 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (1 box)
Collection Number
MS 0553
Summary
The Carl J. Christensen papers (1851-1976) consist mainly of writings by Christensen and others on crystals and ideas of Native Americans in LDS Church history. Carl J. Christensen (b. 1901) was a chemistry professor and engineer and member of the LDS Church.
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

Carl Joseph Christensen (b. 1901) was born in Provo, Utah, and graduated with his B.S. from Brigham Young University, his M.S. from the University of Wisconsin, and his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. He worked at Bell Telephone Labs during the 1930s-1940s and became dean and a professor at the University of Utah from the 1940s-1960s. He also served in various LDS Church bishoprics during the 1930s-1960s.

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Content Description

The Carl J. Christensen papers (1851-1976) consist mainly of writings by Christensen and others on crystals and ideas of Native Americans in LDS Church history. A biographical record and proposal to the National Science Foundation 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

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

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Administrative Information

Processing Note

Processed by Manuscript Division staff.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Brigham Young University Alumni Biographical Record and Vita
    Dates: 1972; 1976
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Proposal to the National Science Foundation for Science Development Program Grant to the University of Utah
    Dates: 1965
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: "Effect of Temperature and Additives on Creep Properties and Recrystallization of Aluminum Oxide" by Harold P. Cahoon and Carl J. Christensen
    Dates: 1955
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: "Sanpete Oolitic Limestone as a Building Material" by Carl J. Christensen
    Dates: 1967
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: "The Sintering of Alumina" by C. J. Christensen, E. P. Hyatt, and H. P. Cahoon
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: "Some Factors in the Growth of Crystals" by Dan McLachlan, Jr., Allan Carlson, Carl J. Christensen, and Alan King
    Dates: 1951
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: "Mormons from Scandinavia, 1850-1900: A Shepherded Migration" by William Mulder; "The Restored Church and the American Indian" compiled by Carl J. Christensen and Henry Eyring
    Dates: 1954
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: Editorial Preface
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: "The Pre-Utah Period" by William R. Palmer
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: "The Utah Period" by William R. Palmer
    Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  • Description: "New Hope for the Cultural and Spiritual Rehabilitation of Lehi's Seed" by Gustive O. Larson
    Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  • Description: "Walkara's Half Century" by Robert F. William
    Container: Box 1, Folder 12

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Subject Terms

  • Church work with Indians--Latter Day Saint churches
  • Crystals
  • Indians of North America--Missions

Personal Names

  • Wakara, Ute Chief, 1808?-1855

Form or Genre Terms

  • Drafts (documents)
  • Reports
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