Melvin A. Cook and Explosives
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Melvin A. Cook is an explosives expert and chemist, known for work on shaped charges and slurry explosives. He was a professor of metallurgy at the University of Utah, a businessman, and an author of works on explosives. He also published works on creationism, particularly on the relationship between science and Mormon doctrines. Collection contains images relative to the investigation of potential and/or accidental explosions in a variety of areas and situations and the study and development and disposal of explosive materials. Subject matter includes electron diffraction, action of commercial xanthates, tungsten burners, etc. Also included; specialized photograph equipment, business meetings, and geology "before and after" images of test explosions. Collection is blackandwhite and color with text.
*Some explanations to photos are in German.
*Some explanations to photos are in German.
Dates
- 1945-1985
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Extent
From the Collection: 266 Items : 266 images; (75 8 x 10; 189 4 x 5 or greater)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Cook, Melvin A. (Melvin Alonzo) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu