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The Nina Dougherty papers (1949-2010) consist of correspondence, research, and organization documents relating to the Utah projects Dougherty was heavily involved in during her lifetime. Dougherty was a prominent environmental activist.

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The Rosemary Holt papers (1980-1997) contain materials focusing on the implantation of the artifical heart in humans. Included are correspondence, reports, minutes and agendas, news articles, and other papers. Holt (b. 1932) was a citizen member of the Institutional Review Board for the artificial heart at the University of Utah.

Abstract The Sigrid Peterson papers (1970-1988) contain articles, handouts, pamphlets, church materials, programs, data, research materials, curriculum vitae, day planners, sheet music, and news clippings. The majority of the collection deals with research on auto-immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), as well as community reaction to it. This is mainly focused on the Jewish community. Also included is research on morality and suicide rates in Utah. Peterson is a psychologist and author who founded...

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The Agnes Mero Plenk papers (1947-2004) contain materials relating to Plenk's work in the fields of educational and child psychology. Plenk founded the Salt Lake Children's Center in 1962. She also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Utah.