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Technology

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:

John A. Roebling's Sons Company memorandum

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225538096]
Identifier: MSS 3267
Scope and Contents

Memorandum from John A. Roebling's Sons Company, addressed to J.G. Brown and Sons of Portland, Me. Item was originally accompanied by a check for $502.91, and was signed by H.L. Shippy, attorney.

Dates: 1879

LeRoy James Leishman papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3243
Scope and Contents

Collection consists of one scrapbook and two unpublished manuscripts. The scrapbook contains promotional literature and brochures, patents, correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, scientific literature, journal articles, scientific drawings, stock certificates and poetry. The manuscripts deal with Mormon religious topics. Also includes court transcripts, patent certificates, and magazine articles related to Leishman's activities. Dated 1909-2011.

Dates: 1909-2011

Mercury storage jug

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232574555]
Identifier: MSS 8702
Scope and Contents

Materials include one 4.5 x 2.75 inch ceramic jug. The word "Mercury" is stamped on the front in black. The jug was used to store mercury for photographic printing. Materials dated approximately 1920-1929.

Dates: approximately 1920-1929

Christian Casper Mortensen biography

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230313204]
Identifier: MSS SC 1577
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a typewritten biography of Christian Casper Mortensen, the Danish inventor of the flush drill for boring wells and a tube well-filter.

Dates: approximately 1955

Lynn Mowat papers relating to invention of television

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6265
Abstract

The Lynn Mowat papers consist of newspaper clippings and correspondence relating to Philo Farnsworth and the development of the television tube. Most of the correspondence is between George Everson, the vice president of Farnsworth Television Inc., and Lynn Mowat.

Dates: 1933-1945

Murdock diversion dam progress reports

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1186
Scope and Contents

Progress reports of a project to build a dam in Provo Canyon, Utah. The collection includes 34 numbered and dated progress reports. Many of these items originated from J. R. Bingham, an engineer working on the project, and were directed to the project engineer. The materials include reports on construction, materilas, equipment, work crews, and weather conditions.

Dates: 1949-1950

Floyd Donald Olson papers

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230305960]
Identifier: MSS SC 829
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a brief autobiography of Olson and some of his insights into the Mormon faith. Most of the material relates to Olson's business activities as the head of the Solar Electric Heat & Insulation company of Midvale, Utah, including company correspondence, descriptions of how to sell electric solar devices, and articles relating to the advantages of electric heating.

Dates: 1961-1974, bulk 1967-1974

Oral history interview with Ephraim Hatch

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6688
Abstract

An oral history acquired through interviews given by Brad Westwood during 2008. Pictures were added by Ephraim Hatch.

Dates: 2008

Science and Maps Department collection on Department of Technology

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5744
Scope and Contents

Contains slides, pamphlets, photographs, and other materials collected by the Harold B. Lee Science and Maps Department in the University's School of Technology in Provo, Utah. Includes maps and basic information on the history of the School of Technology. Materials dated approximately between 1983 and 1990.

Dates: approximately 1983-1990

Study of speech and hearing at Bell Telephone Laboratories : the Fletcher years

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231234789]
Identifier: UA 974
Scope and Contents

During the first half of the 20th century, Bell Telephone Laboratories carried out an extensive research program aimed at improving the quality of telephone speech. Harvey Fletcher led this effort and these CD's contain correspondence and reports related to his work.

Dates: 1917-1933; 1940