Robert S. Waite professional papers
Scope and Contents note
The Robert S. Waite professional papers consist of newspaper clippings, brochures and other related materials to his work as a geologist. Much of the collection deals with Waite's work on the conversion of the Great Basin to a national park as well as his efforts in establishing the Dinosour National Monument into a national park.
Dates
- 1966-2004
Creator
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Robert S. Waite professional papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Robert Starr Waite (1930-) did interpretive work on parks and also taught Geology and universities in Utah and California.
Robert Starr Waite was born in 1930. Robert Waite was a former Park Naturalist at Zions National Park. He conducted interpertive works at parks. He co-founded the Utah Geographical Society. He has taught Geology at UCLA, University of California, Brigham Young University, Weber Sates and University of Utah. He is known as the father of Great Basin National Park in easter Nevada which was founded on 27 October 1986. He is an advocate of turning the Dinosour National Monument, located in northwestern Colorado and eastern Utah, into a national park.
Extent
3 folders (0.10 linear feet)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Robert S. Waite professional papers consist of newspaper clippings, brochures and other related materials to his work as a geologist.
Custodial History note
Donated by Robert Starr Waite in 2004.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Robert Starr Waite; 2004.
Appraisal note
20th and 21st Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts because of collection devleopment policy 5. VI. "Environmental history."
Processing Information note
Katie Connors and Mary Downs, student processors; John Murphy, curator; 2009.
- Title
- Register of Robert S. Waite professional papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Katie Connors and Mary Downs, student processors; John Murphy, curator; 2009
- Date
- 9 April 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States