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Gayle Pallesen article on John Perry

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 6298

Scope and Contents note

The Gayle Pallesen article on John Perry is from the Palm Beach Magazine of December 1989. John Perry was ambitious at promoting a Nation Dividend Plan aimed at wiping out the federal deficit and advocating the acceptance of methanol as a fuel source. The article discusses many of his endeavors while referring to bibliographical information. John Perry wrote a book called "Methanol: Bridge to a Renewable Energy Source." He was involved in producing newspapers for many years. He manufactured submarines in the 1950s. John Perry was then named to the U.S. Commission on Marine Sciences, Engineering and Resources.

Dates

  • 1989

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 Gayle Pallesen article on John Perry must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Gayle Pallesen is from Palm Beach, Florida, and was born in February 1948. He wrote an article on John Perry who was involved in the research of methanol, submarines, and newspapers.

Extent

1 folder (0.07 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Gayle Pallesen article on John Perry is in the December 1989 Palm Beach Life Magazine.

Custodial History note

Donated by Hal Allen in 1990.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; Hal Allen; 1990.

Appraisal note

20th Century Western and Mormon Americana because the article deals with the energy sources and printing press of America as defined by John Perry.

Related Archival Materials note

Methanol: bridge to a renewable energy future; TP 358 .P47 1990.

Processing Information note

Processed; Katie Connors, student processor, and John Murphy, curator, 2008.

Title
Register of Gayle Pallesen article on John Perry
Status
Completed
Author
Katie Connors, student processor, and John Murphy, curator
Date
15 October 2008
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

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