C. W. Lauritzen papers
Scope and Contents
The papers are, for the most part, arranged in the original order. The arrangement is chronological by either the earliest or only dated item in the file. An oversized manuscript, personal award, and certificate along with the graveside service for Dr. Lauritzen are placed at the end of the collection in a legal-size box.
Dates
- Creation: 1941-1968
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Restrictions
Open to public research.
Copyright
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the C. W. Lauritzen papers must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.
Biographical Note
Dr. Cyril Walker Lauritzen was born in Holladay, Utah. He received his bachelor's degree from Utah State University and his PhD from Michigan State University in soil physics. He later returned to Utah where, through his work as a soil physicist, he gained an international reputation, particularly for his methods of conserving irrigation water.
Extent
4 boxes (1 linear feet)
Abstract
Dr. Lauritzen was a soil physicist with an international reputation. His papers include a small amount of his research projects and scientific papers. The papers also include awards and his graveside service.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Lauritzen papers were obtained by USU after Dr. Lauritzen's death in 1970. They include a small part of his numerous research projects and scientific papers.
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the C. W. Lauritzen papers 1941-1968
- Author
- Finding aid created by Special Collections and Archives.
- Date
- ©2008
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding guide is in English in Latin script.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Revision Statements
- 2009.: Template information was updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines.
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
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