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Harry Smedes papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-032

Scope and Contents

The collection contains maps, reports, and information concerning the geology of many locations in southern Oregon. Areas of note include Emigrant Lake, Jackson County, and the Klamath Mountains. There is also an earthquake hazard map for western Oregon and several hazard maps.

Dates

  • Creation: 1924-2005

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright and any related rights protect materials in this collection. Researchers are free to use these materials for any purpose that is permitted by the copyright and any rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, researchers need to obtain permission from the rights holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

For fair use/educational reproduction, please provide the following credit: From the Harry Smedes papers, courtesy of Southern Oregon University Hannon Library.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Smedes earned a Ph.D. in geology from the University of Washington. He taught at Southern Oregon University and worked as a research geologist for the U.S. Geological Survey agency. Dr. Smedes studied the geology of Oregon, Montana, and Wyoming. His interests included earthquakes, and volcanologic studies, particularly in Yellowstone National Park.

Extent

4 Linear Feet (2 boxes, 1 flat drawer)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection focuses on maps from the Southern Oregon area and includes notes regarding local geological studies.

Arrangement

The archivist arranged materials in this collection.

Title
Guide to the Harry Smedes papers
Status
In Progress
Subtitle
Harry Smedes papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Special Collections and University Archives
Date
2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library Repository

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