Science, Technology, and Health
Found in 204 Collections and/or Records:
Lynn Mowat papers relating to invention of television
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.
Murdock diversion dam progress reports
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.
Jock Nickerson notes
Handwritten book containing notes on geometry and on geometrical figures. The book includes many drawings of such figures and calculations based on them. The date of the materials is uncertain. Nickerson lived his last few years with Rey L. Pratt. Nickerson claimed to have known the LDS Church leaders, Joseph Smith and Parley P. Pratt. A brief essay is included which speculates on this claim.
James Adams Ollerton biography
Typescript of a biography of James Adams Ollerton, who was the first Mormon doctor on the staff at the largest hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.
Floyd Donald Olson papers
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.
Oral history interview with Ephraim Hatch
An oral history acquired through interviews given by Brad Westwood during 2008. Pictures were added by Ephraim Hatch.
Gayle Pallesen article on John Perry
The Gayle Pallesen article on John Perry is in the December 1989 Palm Beach Life Magazine.
Elwood Rey Peterson papers
Priesthood blessing upon Lucy P. Russel
A blessing given by Joseph F. Smith to Lucy P. Russel, with Daniel H. Wells assisting, setting her apart for calling as a midwife in Utah. Smith was the 2nd Counselor in the Mormon Church's First Presidencey at the time of the blessing.
John Wilson Redd essay and photograph
A photograph of John Wilson Redd and an essay written by him in 1879.