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Donald T. Jensen papers, 1811-2000, bulk 1926-1993

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Utah State University
Title
Donald T. Jensen papers
Dates
1811-2000, bulk 1926-1993 (inclusive)
Quantity
12.5 linear feet, (26 boxes)
Collection Number
UUS_14.1/7-3:26
Summary
The Donald T. Jensen papers include materials about the Continental Weather Services Coast of California Storm and Tidal Wave Study, but also include general weather materials, Utah and Great Basin Soil Survey, Climate Data, and assorted files.
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

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English
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Content Description

The Donald T. Jensen papers primarily concern Jensen's work as a consultant with the California-based firm, Continental Weather Services. Most of the material deals with weather records used for a Coast of California Storm and Tidal Wave Study, but also includes materials about general weather, Utah and Great Basin Soil Survey, Climate Data, and assorted files.

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Historical Note

Donald T. Jensen became State Climatologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology at Utah State University in 1990. Jensen obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Utah (1972) and Master and Doctoral degrees from Utah State University (1976/1978.) Jensen directed the Utah Climate Center, which mission was to collect, archive, analyze and distribute quality climatic data; research climate and its effects on living organisms; and provide Utah with information to improve the quality of life. Jensen retired in 2005.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

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

Permission to publish material from the Donald T. Jensen papers> must be obtained from the University Archivist and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Donald T. Jensen papers USU_14.1/7-3:26. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations:UUS_14.1/7-3:26, USUSCA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection has been organized geographically into four series to distinguish materials primarily related to California from those related to the Great Basin, Utah, and the interior West. I. Coast of California Storm and Tidal Waves Study II. General Weather III. Utah and Great Basin Soil Survey and Climate Data IV. Assorted

Acquisition Information

The following records were deposited with University Archives by Don Jensen prior to his retirement in 2003 and 2004.

Processing Note

Materials were originally processed in 2014. Reprocessed in 2025 as part of University Archives secondary processing project.

Related Materials

The Historic Department of Plants, Soils & Climate records, USU_14.1/7

Utah Climate Center Weather Station reports, USU_14.1/7-3:26a

Utah Climate Center Weather Data, USU_14.1/7-3:26b

Utah Climate Center Office FilesUSU_14.1/7-3:26c

Utah Climate Center ReportsUSU_14.1/7-3:63

Utah Climate Center Centennial Station RecordsUSU_14.1/7-3:72

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

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Finding aid/Register created by Abbie Chesley and Kelly Rovegno
2025

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