Don M. Rees photograph collection, 1934-1960
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Overview of the Collection
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- Rees, Don M. (Don Merrill), 1901-1976
- Title
- Don M. Rees photograph collection
- Dates
- 1934-1960 (inclusive)19341960
- Quantity
- 4 box
- Collection Number
- P0521
- Summary
- This collection contains materials related to the mosquito control activities of Donald M. Rees. The majority of the collection deals with his activites in Utah, primarily with the success of mosquito abatement activities and the influences of climatic changes on these efforts. The collection also contains materials concerning his involvement with mosquito control activities at the Panama Canal and in Indonesia. A small portion of the collection relates to his activites at the University of Utah in the Department of Zoology and Entomology and the Institute of Environmental Biological Research.
- 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
Biographical Note
Donald M. Rees became a Professor of Zoology at the University of Utah in 1936. He served as Head of the Department of Invertebrate Zoology and Entomology from 1948 to 1963, Chairman of the Division of Biological Sciences from 1951 to 1965, and as Director of the Institute of Environmental Biological Research from 1960 to 1966. Rees retired from the University in 1970. He is known primarily for his work in mosquito abatement. The majority of this collection contains materials related to Rees' mosquito abatement activity. A small portion of the collection contains material relating to his career in the Department of Zoology and Entomology and the Institute of Environmental Biological Research.
Content Description
This collection contains materials related to the mosquito control activities of Donald M. Rees. The majority of the collection deals with his activites in Utah, primarily with the success of mosquito abatement activities and the influences of climatic changes on these efforts. The collection also contains materials concerning his involvement with mosquito control activities at the Panama Canal and in Indonesia. A small portion of the collection relates to his activites at the University of Utah in the Department of Zoology and Entomology and the Institute of Environmental Biological Research.
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 folder.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Donald M. Rees.
Processing Note
Processed by Photograph Archives staff in the late 2000s.
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Separated Materials
See also the Don M. Rees papers (ACCN 0206) located in the Manuscript Department of Special Collections.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Mosquito Research - 3 Study AreasContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: American Mosquito Control Association, 1952Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Mosquito Research - Davis County, West Centerville, West Clinton, New State Gun Club, Light Trap no. 1, West Point Gun ClubContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Mosquito Research - Davis County, Syracuse; Cresent and Clearfield RoadsContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Mosquito Research - Davis County, West SyracuseContainer: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Mosquito Research - Davis County, West FarmingtonContainer: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Mosquito Research - Farmington Bay area, AerialsContainer: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Mosquito Research - Drainage Ditch StudyContainer: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Mosquito Research - Breeding Area StudyContainer: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Mosquito Research - Breeding AreasContainer: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Mosquito Research - Traps, Maps, and Specimen CollectionContainer: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Mosquito Research - Pupae, Larvae, and Adult body studyContainer: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Mosquito Research - Breeding Area StudyContainer: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Mosquito Research - Drainage Ditch. Construction and MaintenanceContainer: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Mosquito ResearchContainer: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Mosquito ResearchContainer: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: Lake Front Gun, Fur, and Reclamation Club. September 30, 1956Container: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: Harrison Gun Club Area, May 11, 1961Container: Box 1, Folder 18
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Description: Farmington Bay - Dean Anderson, 1962Container: Box 1, Folder 19
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Description: Farmington Bay, 1966Container: Box 1, Folder 20
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Description: Drainage Ditch Construction: before, during and afterContainer: Box 1, Folder 21
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Description: Picture of Dragline, 1946Container: Box 1, Folder 22
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Description: Tide Gauge and Gate ResearchContainer: Box 1, Folder 23
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Description: U.S. Department of HealthContainer: Box 1, Folder 24
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Description: Panama Trip, 1964Container: Box 1, Folder 25
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Description: Malaria Control, BrazilContainer: Box 1, Folder 26
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Description: State Project - Mosquito Abatement. August 1934Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: State Project - Mosquito Abatement. September 1934Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: State Project - Mosquito Abatement. October, 1934Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: State Project - Mosquito Abatement, November, 1934Container: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: State Project - Mosquito Abatement. December, 1934Container: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: State Project - Mosquito Abatement, January, 1935Container: Box 2, Folder 6
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Description: State Project - Mosquito Abatement. February 1935Container: Box 2, Folder 7
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Description: State Project - Mosquito Abatement. March, 1935Container: Box 2, Folder 8
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Description: State Project - Mosquito Abatement. April, 1935Container: Box 2, Folder 9
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Description: State Project - Mosquito Abatement. May, 1935Container: Box 2, Folder 10
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Description: State Project - Mosquito Abatement. June, 1935Container: Box 2, Folder 11
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Description: State Project - Mosquito Abatement. July, 1935Container: Box 2, Folder 12
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Description: State Project - Mosquito Abatement. August , 1935Container: Box 2, Folder 13
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Description: State Project - Mosquito Abatement. December, 1935Container: Box 2, Folder 14
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Description: State Project - Mosquito Abatement, undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 15
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Description: Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District, 1930sContainer: Box 2, Folder 16
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Description: Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District, 1952 floodContainer: Box 2, Folder 17
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Description: Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement DistrictContainer: Box 2, Folder 18
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Description: Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement DistrictContainer: Box 2, Folder 19
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Description: Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement DistrictContainer: Box 2, Folder 20
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Description: Gnat Abatement, mapsContainer: Box 2, Folder 21
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Description: Termite Research, diagramsContainer: Box 3, Folder 1
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Description: Termite Research, mound and damage researchContainer: Box 3, Folder 2
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Description: Canal ConstructionContainer: Box 3, Folder 3
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Description: Salt Lake City FloodContainer: Box 3, Folder 4
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Description: FishContainer: Box 3, Folder 5
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Description: House, yard, capitol building, war monument, and other photosContainer: Box 3, Folder 6
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Description: There is no box 4, see box 5 for OversizeContainer: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: Soil and Capability Map, OversizeContainer: Box 5, Folder 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mosquitoes--Control--Research--Utah--Photographs
- Mosquitoes--Research--Panama--Panama Canal--Photographs
- Zoology--Research--Utah--Photographs
Personal Names
- Rees, Don M. (Don Merrill), 1901-1976--Archives
Corporate Names
- American Mosquito Control Association--Photographs
- University of Utah--Department of Zoology and Entomology--Photographs
- University of Utah--Faculty--Photographs
- University of Utah. School of Biological Sciences
Form or Genre Terms
- Aerials
- Maps
- Photographs
