David B. Slemmons Papers
Scope and Contents
David Burton "Burt" Slemmons, Ph.D., Professor, Nevada State Seismological Research Laboratory and Center for Neotectonic Studies, faculty papers. Work of long-time UNR faculty member (38 years), professor emeritus, founder of seismological lab and center for neotectonic studies, who conducted research into earthquake geology. Includes research materials, biographical information, copies of CV, photographs, correspondence, scholarly article reprints, conference proceedings, professional association information.
Dates
- 1951-1989
Creator
- Slemmons, David B. (Creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unprocessed collection is open for research. Advanced notice is required; contact staff to schedule access. Materials must be used onsite. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law or special donor agreement.
Biographical Note
Dr. Burt Slemmons (1922-2017), retired from UNR in 1989 after 38 years (1951-1989) of teaching and conducting research in earthquake geology and engineering. During that time he established both the State Seismological Research Laboratory and the Center for Neotectonic Studies. He completed a B.S. in Economic Geology in 1947; and received a Ph.D. in Geology in 1953, from the University of California Berkeley.
Extent
13 Linear Feet (13 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
David B. Slemmons (1922-2017) was a professor in the Nevada State Seismological Research Laboratory and Center for Neotectonic Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. The collection includes research materials, biographical information, copies of CV, photographs, correspondence, scholarly article reprints, conference proceedings, professional association information.
Arrangement
Unprocessed.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred by Eric Williams in March 2020.
- Title
- Guide to the David B. Slemmons Papers
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives Repository
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno NV 89557-0322 USA
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