Thorn L. Mayes Sr. papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1189
Scope and Contents
The Thorn L. Mayes Sr. papers (1920s-1980s) consist of correspondence, maps, brochures, pamphlets, articles, field books, bulletins, and other materials concerning the exploration of canyon country in Utah and Arizona.
Dates
- 1920s-1980s
Creator
- Mayes, Thorn L. (Person)
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.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Extent
5.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Thorn L. Mayes Sr. papers (1920s-1980s) consist of correspondence, maps, brochures, pamphlets, articles, field books, bulletins, and other materials concerning the exploration of canyon country in Utah and Arizona. A graduate of the University of California (1927), Thorn L. Mayes Sr. (1903-1987) was an electrical engineer who conducted geologic explorations of various areas in the western United States, such as Monument Valley.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Boxes 1-6 were donated in 1990-2000 (4.75 linear feet).
Box 7 was donated in 2005 (0.5 linear feet).
Box 7, folders 11-12 were donated by Thorn L. Mayes, Sr. in 2009 and 2011.
Box 7 was donated in 2005 (0.5 linear feet).
Box 7, folders 11-12 were donated by Thorn L. Mayes, Sr. in 2009 and 2011.
Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0355).
Processing Information
Processed by Kate Kimball and Lisa DeMille in 2000 and 2005.
Addenda processed by Lisa DeMille in 2005 and Betsey Welland in 2019.
Addenda processed by Lisa DeMille in 2005 and Betsey Welland in 2019.
Creator
- Mayes, Thorn L. (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Thorn L. Mayes Sr. papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Kate Kimball, Lisa DeMille and Betsey Welland.
- Date
- 2000 (last modified: 2005 and 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
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