George James Peirce papers, 1914-1915
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Peirce, George James, 1868-1954
- Title
- George James Peirce papers
- Dates
- 1914-1915 (inclusive)19141915
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 box) : 4 volumes
- Collection Number
- ACCN 0905
- Summary
- The George James Peirce papers (1914-1915) consist of reports of field studies on vegetation damage from smelter smoke in the Tooele and Salt Lake valleys of Utah in 1914 and 1915. George James Peirce was a botanist.
- 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
George James Peirce (1868–1954) was an American botanist known for his work on plant physiology. He was an active member of the Palo Alto, California community for over 50 years.
Source: Wikipedia contributors, "George James Peirce," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_James_Peirce&oldid=1294426212 (accessed June 27, 2025)
Content Description
The George James Peirce papers consist of reports of field studies on vegetation damage from smelter smoke in the Tooele and Salt Lake valleys of Utah in 1914 and 1915.
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 Mansfield Library, University of Montana in 1986.
Processing Note
Processed by Manuscripts Division staff in 1986.
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Detailed Description of the Collection
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1: Reports
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Description: Report on the Injury to Vegetation due to Smelter Smoke in the Salt Lake Valley, Utah in 1914Container: Box 1, Volume 1
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Description: Report on the Injury to Vegetation due to Smelter Smoke in the Tooele Valley, Utah in 1914Container: Box 1, Volume 2
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Container: Box 1, Volume 3
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Description: Report on the Injury to Vegetation due to Smelter Smoke in the Salt Lake Valley, Utah in 1915Container: Box 1, Volume 4
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Air--Pollution--Utah
- Botany--Ecology--Utah
- Plant conservation--Utah
- Plants--Effect of air pollution on--Utah
- Smelting furnaces--Utah
Geographical Names
- Salt Lake Valley (Utah)
- Tooele Valley (Utah)
- Utah Valley (Utah)
Form or Genre Terms
- Reports
