Lee Kay papers and herbarium atlas
Scope and Contents note
Photocopies of memorandums, letters, and an article written by Kay on his research about the pelicans at the Great Salt Lake. Materials dated from between 1936 and 1950. Also includes an atlas of plants from the campus of Brigham Young University.
Dates
- 1913-1950
Creator
- Kay, Lee, 1897-1980 (Person)
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 the Kay Lee papers and herbarium atlas must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Lee Kay (1897-1980) was a naturalist and outdoorsman in Utah.
Lee Kay worked for the Utah Fish and Game Dept. in public relations and education. He started the Utah Hunter Safety Program in 1957. He was also active in scouting.
Extent
1 v. (2 linear ft.)
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Papers of Lee Kay from 1916-1950, and an herbarium atlas, collected from 1913-1916.
Custodial History note
Donated by Virginia Kay Rawley in 1980.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Virginia Kay Rawley; 1980.
Appraisal note
LDS scholarship and historiography (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.III, 2007).
Processing Information note
Processed; H. Christine Swindler; 3 March 2009.
- Title
- Register of Lee Kay papers and herbarium atlas, 1913-1950
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karen Glenn and H. Christine Swindler, student processors and John Murphy, curator; Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2009, 2010 September 1
- 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