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Robert L. Miller papers, 1832-2008

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Miller, Robert L., 1950-2011
Title
Robert L. Miller papers
Dates
1832-2008 (inclusive)
Quantity
35 linear feet, (78 boxes)
Collection Number
ACCN 2064
Summary
The Robert L. Miller papers (1832-2008) contain information regarding Miller's life, as well as collected research regarding the Latter-day Saint Church, science, evolution, and Henry Eyring. The collection contains correspondence, handwritten notes, printed materials, journal entries, bound works, various articles, newspaper clippings, bibliographic materials, etc.
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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Biographical Note

Robert L. Miller (1950-2011) was a prominent researcher in the Special Collections Department at the Marriott Library of the University of Utah during the years 1983-1993. Miller also helped develop the Utah Science, Engineering and Medical Archives, as well as contribute to the Western Science History Association (1993-1996). Miller was a talented researcher and historian who spent close to twenty years researching Henry Eyring (1901-1981), a lifelong member of the Latter-day Saint church and acclaimed scientist. Other interests of research include science, religion, creation, evolution, as well as other prominent members of scientific and religious communities.

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Content Description

Contained within this collection are Miller's research materials (including bibliographic, research topics, references and contacts, etc.), scientific research (including printed materials and journal articles), religious research (including correspondence and general research), as well as research regarding Henry Eyring (including Eyring's published and unpublished work, personal documents, biographical summaries, interviews, and journals).

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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

Acquisition Information

Gift of Robert L. Miller in 2004 (box 1, folder 1).

Gift of Ryan Miller in 2012 (boxes 1-78).

Processing Note

Processed by Andrew J. Lengyel in 2004.

Addendum (boxes 1-78) processed by Vanessa Barnes in 2017.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Evolution--Religious aspects--Latter Day Saint churches

Personal Names

  • Eyring, Henry, 1901-1981--Archives
  • Miller, Robert L., 1950-2011--Archives
  • Young, Brigham, 1801-1877--Archives

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence

Finding aid created by Andrew J. Lengyel and Vanessa Barnes.
2004 (last modified: 2017 and 2020)

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