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Robert C. Pendleton papers, 1957-1982
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pendleton, Robert C. (Robert Cecil)
- Title
- Robert C. Pendleton papers
- Dates
- 1957-1982 (inclusive)19571982
- Quantity
- 2 linear ft.
- Collection Number
- Acc0275
- Summary
- Robert C. Pendleton served as professor of biology (1961-1982) and director of the Department of Radiological Health at the University of Utah. This collection contains correspondence, personal research, and reprints of publications. Also included are newspaper clippings and press releases on the effects of radiation, especially fallout from nuclear weapons test sites in Nevada. The collection also contains class syllabi.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, University Archives and Records Management
University Archives and Records Management, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
666 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT
84112
Telephone: 8015818242
david.buhler@utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Dr. Pendleton was born in Torrey, Utah on November 5, 1918. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in 1946, his master's degree the following year and his doctorate in 1952. Dr. Pendleton was active in studying the effects of radioactive fallout through the food chain. He served on the Utah Nuclear Energy Commission, the Utah Council on Science and Technology, and was named to the National Academy of Sciences committee on radioactive waste management. Dr. Pendleton died July 10, 1982.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains correspondence, personal research, and reprints of publications. Also included are newspaper clippings and press releases on the effects of radiation, especially fallout from nuclear weapons test sites in Nevada. The collection also contains class syllabi.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Robert C. Pendleton papers, Acc. 275, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations:Acc. 275.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Class Handouts to Early Research PapersReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Folder | |
| 1-2 | Class Handouts - Radiobiology |
| 3 | Class Handouts - Radioecology |
| 4 | Class Tests - Examples |
| 5 | Correspondence |
| 6 | Correspondence - Governor's Office |
| 7 | Correspondence to Public Servants - Fallout |
| 8 | Diplomas, Certificates, Awards |
| 9 | Early Research Papers |
Fallout to News ReleasesReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 2
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1 | Fallout - Epidemiology of Radiation in Utah |
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| 2 | General Electric,Hanford Washington - Monthly Research Reports |
1957-1960 |
| 3 | Humor |
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| 4 | India Project |
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| 5 | Minutes of Meeting on Effects of Fallout Radiation - Salt Lake City, Utah |
1979 August 29 |
| 6 | Molecular Biology Department |
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| 7 | National Enquirer Article |
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| 8-18 | News Releases |
1957; 1960-1970; 1972 |
News Releases to ReprintsReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 3
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1-3 | News Releases |
1974-1982 |
| 4 | Notes on the Ethnobotany of the Solomom Islands with Special Reference to Foods and Plants |
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| 5 | Offsite Monitors Workshop - Proceedings and Correspondence |
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| 6 | Radiological Health Advisory Committee |
1963-1964 |
| 7 | Reprints - Biology and Ecology |
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| 8 | Reprints - Cesium 137 |
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| 9 | Reprints - Iodine |
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| 10 | Reprints - Phosphorus |
Reprints to UtahReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 4
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1 | Reprints - Radium and Radon |
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| 2 | Reprints - Nevada Tests |
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| 3 | Reprints - Radiation Miscellaneous |
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| 4 | Reprints - Various Isotopes |
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| 5 | Speeches - Materials |
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| 6-7 | Student Papers - Radiation
(Folders 6-7 are restricted.)
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| 8 | Testimony before U.S. District Court on Radiation in Utah |
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| 9 | Utah State Advisory Committee on Science and Technology |
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| 10 | Utah State Radiological Advisory Committee |
1964 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Nuclear weapons--Nevada--Testing
- Radioactive pollution
- Radiobiology--Study and teaching--Utah--History--Sources
- Radioecology
- Radioecology--Study and teaching--Utah--History--Sources
- Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Pendleton, Robert C. (Robert Cecil)--Archives
Corporate Names
- University of Utah--Archives
- University of Utah--Faculty
- University of Utah. Biology Dept.
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings
- Correspondence
- Press releases
- Reprints
- Syllabi
