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Charles Dotson thesis collection, 1973
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Dotson, Charles L. (Charles Lewis), 1948-
- Title
- Charles Dotson thesis collection
- Dates
- 1973 (inclusive)19731973
- Quantity
- 1.0 linear foot
- Collection Number
- XOE_CPNWS0128charlesdotsonthesiscollection (collection)
- Summary
- Charles Dotson wrote a master's thesis entitled "Beach Processes on Smith Creek Delta, Lake Whatcom, Washington." The collection contains a copy of the thesis, research materials, shoreline data and aerograph rolls.
- Repository
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Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
As a graduate student in Geography at Western Washington State College, Charles Dotson wrote a master's thesis entitled "Beach Processes on Smith Creek Delta, Lake Whatcom, Washington." The collection contains a copy of the thesis, research materials, shoreline data and aerograph rolls.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Charles Dotson thesis collection, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Processing Note
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Acquisition Information
Donated by Charles Dotson, date unknown.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Thesis: "Beach Processes on Smith Creek Delta, Lake Whatcom, Washington" | 1973 |
| 1/2 | Wind data summary forms for Bloedel Donovan Park, Smith Creek Delta, and the Bellingham Airport | 1973 |
| 1/3 | Wave Record Forms | 1973 |
| 1/4 | Sediment Tracing Experiment Record Forms and Water Level Records | 1973 |
| 1/5 | Sediment Analysis | 1972-1973 |
| 1/6 | Profile Data - Sediment Volume (2 journal articles) | 1948, 1973 |
| 1/7 | Shoreline Data Materials | 1973 |
| 1/8 | Canyon Lake Information (incomplete) | Undated |
| 1/9 | Rough Drafts and Worksheets (includes graphs and diagrams) | 1972-1973 |
| 1/10 | Charts and Graphs | 1972-1973 |
| 1/11 | Raw Data Graphs (7 rolls) | Undated |
| 1/12 | Whatcom County Lakes: Data and Information | 1973 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Beaches--Washington (State)--Whatcom County
- Geomorphology--Washington (State)--Whatcom County
- Lakes--Washington (State)--Whatcom County
- Sedimentation analysis--Charts, diagrams, etc.
- Shorelines--Washington (State)--Whatcom County
Personal Names
- Dotson, Charles L. (Charles Lewis)--1948- (creator)
Geographical Names
- Whatcom, Lake (Wash.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Academic theses
- Records (Documents)
Finding aid prepared by Joseph
Shay
2011
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
