Lorenzo A. Richards papers, 1914-1999
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Richards, Lorenzo A., 1904-1993
- Title
- Lorenzo A. Richards papers
- Dates
- 1914-1999 (inclusive)19141999
- Quantity
- 10.25 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2338
- Summary
- The Lorenzo A. Richards papers (1914-1999) contain the personal and family materials of Lorenzo Adolph Richards (1904-1993), a physicist who specialized in agronomy.
- 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
Lorenzo Adolph Richards (1904-1993) was born to Calvin Willard and Louisa Madsen Richards in Fielding, Utah. He graduated from Utah State University with his B.S. (1926) and M.A. (1927). He received his Ph.D. from Cornell University (1931). Richards was an instructor and professor at various institutions throughout his career. He worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as chief physicist until 1966 when he formed his own company, Lark Instruments. He served in various other capacities and received many awards for his advancements in soil science.
Content Description
The Lorenzo A. Richards papers (1914-1999) contain the personal and family materials of Lorenzo Adolph Richards, a physicist who specialized in agronomy. Included are correspondence, notes, drawings and diagrams, articles, certificates, patents, and notebooks, among other papers.
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
Acquisition Information
Gift of Mary L. Luch, L. Willard Richards, and Paul L. Richards in 2007.
Processing Note
Processed by Lisa DeMille in 2007.
Separated Materials
Photographs and audio-visual materials were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P1419 and A0915).
Related Materials
See also the Mary Hooper Blood Linford papers (ACCN 2337); the Zilla Linford Richards papers (ACCN 2373); and the James Henry Linford Jr. papers (ACCN 2344).
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Correspondence and Personal Files
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1945-1975Container: Box 1
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1976-1987Container: Box 2, Folder 1-5
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Description: Articles by Lorenzo A. RichardsDates: 1928-1966Container: Box 2, Folder 6-10
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Description: Biographical InformationContainer: Box 3, Folder 1
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Description: CalendarsDates: 1968-1980Container: Box 3, Folder 2
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Description: CertificatesDates: 1919-1985Container: Box 3, Folder 3
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Description: Civil Service papers
Folders 6-7 contain correspondence, orders, reports, and receipts concerning Richards' Southwest Pacific area trip.
Dates: 1938-1966Container: Box 3, Folder 4-7 -
Description: Gifts and Donations
Notes, correspondence, and receipts.
Dates: 1979-1983Container: Box 3, Folder 8 -
Description: Greeting CardsDates: 1960s-1980sContainer: Box 3, Folder 9
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Description: Instrument DrawingsDates: 1950s-1970sContainer: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: InvitationsDates: 1968-1980Container: Box 4, Folder 2
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Description: Lark Trademark
Correspondence, notes, instrument information, and legal documents.
Dates: 1956-1979Container: Box 4, Folder 3 -
Description: News ArticlesDates: 1956-1983Container: Box 4, Folder 4
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Description: NewslettersDates: 1967-1990Container: Box 4, Folder 5
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Description: Notes and DiagramsContainer: Box 4, Folder 6
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Description: Personal Library Loan BookDates: 1930s-1970sContainer: Box 4, Folder 7
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Description: PostcardsDates: 1960s-1980sContainer: Box 4, Folder 8
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Description: Programs and AnnouncementsDates: 1970s-1990sContainer: Box 4, Folder 9
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Description: Retirement ScrapbookDates: 1966Container: Box 5, Folder 1-3
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Description: Sensor Circuit, Notes and DiagramsDates: 1978-1984Container: Box 5, Folder 4
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Description: Soil Physics, Correspondence ListsDates: 1978, 1982Container: Box 5, Folder 5
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Description: Talks by Lorenzo A. RichardsDates: 1965-1966Container: Box 5, Folder 6
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Description: Trip ReportsDates: 1946-1963Container: Box 5, Folder 7
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Description: Utah State University
Correspondence, notes, articles, newsletters, and commencement materials.
Dates: 1949-1999Container: Box 5, Folder 8 -
Description: Writings by OthersDates: 1939-1984Container: Box 6, Folder 1
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Description: MiscellaneousContainer: Box 6, Folder 2
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Description: Patents
This box contains notes, correspondence, forms, drawings, receipts, and other papers regarding Richards' patents on various instruments. The actual patents are also included.
Dates: 1935-1985Container: Box 7 -
Description: NotebooksDates: 1939-1974Container: Box 8
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Description: Notebooks and Workbooks
The workbooks are numbered and include notes and drawings. This box contains workbooks #1-4.
Dates: 1945-1985Container: Box 9 -
Description: Workbooks
This box holds workbooks #5-12.
Dates: 1939-1984Container: Box 10 -
Description: Oversize Certificates
Contains a Hebrew certificate, a certificate from Utah State University, a high school diploma, bachelor's certificate, master's certificate, doctorate certificate, honorary doctorate certificate, and a certificate from Sigma Xi.
Dates: 1923-1974Container: Box 11
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Personal and Family Files
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1922-1989Container: Box 12, Folder 1-2
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Description: Account Book
For the family and patent business.
Dates: 1953-1968Container: Box 12, Folder 3 -
Description: Address BookContainer: Box 12, Folder 4
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Description: Art ReproductionsContainer: Box 12, Folder 5
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Description: Awards and HonorsDates: 1959-1965Container: Box 12, Folder 6
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Description: Biographical InformationContainer: Box 12, Folder 7
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Description: Christmas Letter SamplesDates: 1940s-1970sContainer: Box 12, Folder 8
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Description: Code Scheme
Richards' system for teaching Morse code.
Container: Box 12, Folder 9 -
Description: College Materials
Commencement program, news article, and Utah Agricultural College symbol and letters.
Dates: 1926Container: Box 12, Folder 10 -
Description: Family HistoryDates: 1981Container: Box 13, Folder 1
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Description: Fishing
Correspondence, pamphlets, supply lists, and news clippings on fishing trips taken by Richards and fishing in general.
Dates: 1947-1985Container: Box 13, Folder 2 -
Description: Health
Weight charts, notes, and a benefits flier.
Dates: 1950s-1982Container: Box 13, Folder 3 -
Description: Home Building
House addition notes, drawings, an agreement, and a work outline for the construction of a home for Mrs. B. K. Marvin.
Dates: 1932-1940Container: Box 13, Folder 4 -
Description: Japanese Invasion MoneyDates: 1940sContainer: Box 13, Folder 5
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Description: Madsen Family Information
The contents from both of these folders were originally in binders. Folder 6 contains notes, financial information, correspondence, and other papers. The binder was originally labeled "Estates CWR Sr and MMR." Folder 7 contains mainly correspondence. The binder for these materials was originally labeled "Brigham City, UT."
Dates: 1920s-1960sContainer: Box 13, Folder 6-7 -
Description: News ClippingsDates: 1940-1984Container: Box 13, Folder 8
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Description: NotebookDates: 1939Container: Box 13, Folder 9
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Description: Personal Business Materials
These materials were removed from a binder and include notes and correspondence.
Dates: 1976-1983Container: Box 14, Folder 1 -
Description: Radio Scripts
Two scripts for "Bill Moyer's Journal" titled "A Conversation with Mortimer Adler" and "Reflections on a Revolution."
Dates: 1976Container: Box 14, Folder 2 -
Description: Riverside House
Receipts, notes, and paint samples.
Dates: 1967-1972Container: Box 14, Folder 3 -
Description: Scrapbook
Contains news clippings, certificates, articles, trip logs, stories, and quotations centered around Lorenzo A. Richards, his schooling, and his contributions to science.
Dates: 1920s-1960sContainer: Box 14, Volume 1 -
Description: Stock Certificates and AgreementDates: 1914-1952Container: Box 14, Folder 4
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Description: MiscellaneousContainer: Box 14, Folder 5
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Description: Cards and LettersDates: 1980Container: Box 15, Folder 1-3
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Description: Index Cards
Contains names and addresses.
Dates: 1980Container: Box 15, Folder 4 -
Description: InvitationDates: 1980Container: Box 15, Folder 5
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Description: Mementos
Card and napkins.
Dates: 1980Container: Box 15, Folder 6 -
Description: Planning Book and NotesDates: 1980Container: Box 15, Folder 7
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Science Materials
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Description: Articles by Lorenzo A. RichardsDates: 1928-1966Container: Box 16, Folder 1
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Description: Articles by OthersDates: 1946-1984Container: Box 16, Folder 2
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Description: Glosseries of Technical TermsDates: 1962-1970Container: Box 16, Folder 3
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Description: Patents
Correspondence, patents, notes, and information on patent law.
Dates: 1937-1974Container: Box 16, Folder 4 -
Description: Rockets and Missiles
California Institute of Technology manuals, correspondence, illustrations, and program.
Dates: 1942-1968Container: Box 16, Folder 5-6 -
Description: Scientific Instrument Instruction CardsContainer: Box 16, Folder 7
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Description: Sensor Patent and Sale
Correspondence, notes, and financial statements.
Dates: 1982-1996Container: Box 17, Folder 1 -
Description: Soilmoisture Equipment Corporation
Correspondence, notes, bulletins, invoices, and other papers.
Dates: 1966-1977Container: Box 17, Folder 2 -
Description: U.S. Salinity Laboratory, List of PublicationsDates: 1965; 1968Container: Box 17, Folder 3
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agriculturists--United States--Sources
- Physicists--United States--Sources
Personal Names
- Richards, Lorenzo A., 1904-1993--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Certificates
- Correspondence
- Drawings
- Notebooks
- Notes
- Patents
