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Evidences Of Culture Contacts Between Polynesia And The Americas In Precolumbian Times, John L. Sorenson Sr. Jan 1952

Evidences Of Culture Contacts Between Polynesia And The Americas In Precolumbian Times, John L. Sorenson Sr.

Theses and Dissertations

Of the great unsettled problems of archaeology and anthropology perhaps the most hotly debated has been the relative importance of migration, diffusion, and independent invention in the origin of culture elements. The question has obvious importance, both for a proper understanding of man and culture, that ambitiously comprehensive goal of modern anthropology, and for historical reconstruction, the latter a necessary preliminary of the former.

The concern of this thesis is with culture movement in the eastern Pacific Ocean area. The Pacific area as a whole has long been the geographical center of the diffusion problem (if we may so term …

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New County Records Of Salientia And A Summary Of Known Distribution Of Caudata In Oklahoma, Arthur N. Bragg, W. F. Hudson Dec 1951

New County Records Of Salientia And A Summary Of Known Distribution Of Caudata In Oklahoma, Arthur N. Bragg, W. F. Hudson

Great Basin Naturalist

No abstract provided.

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Pacific Islands Herpetology, No. V, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. A Check List Of Species, Vasco M. Tanner Dec 1951

Pacific Islands Herpetology, No. V, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. A Check List Of Species, Vasco M. Tanner

Great Basin Naturalist

No abstract provided.

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Some Studies On The Consortes Of The Norway Rat In Utah County, Utah, Roy J. Myklebust Aug 1951

Some Studies On The Consortes Of The Norway Rat In Utah County, Utah, Roy J. Myklebust

Theses and Dissertations

This study of the Norway rat, Rattus norvegicus (Erxleben) and its consortes was undertaken in Utah County to determine : (1} the frequency of infection of Trichinella spiralis (Owen) Railliet, the causative organism of trichinosis in humans, (2) the populations of fleas, lice and mites on the rat, and (3) the occurence of other consortes. This study covered a period from January 1951 through June, 1951. Additional records were made available from studies being made by the Department of Zoology and Entomology, Brigham Young University on parasitic arthropods (listed as Project Ten). The species ot fleas, and those mites which …

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A Taxonomic Study Of The Catostomidae Of Utah Lake With Notes On The Fish Population, Lyle Junior Lowder Jun 1951

A Taxonomic Study Of The Catostomidae Of Utah Lake With Notes On The Fish Population, Lyle Junior Lowder

Theses and Dissertations

During the period from October 1950 to March 1951 a study of the taxonomy of the Catostomidae of Utah Lake was undertaken. Throughout this study information was collected on the numbers of suckers taken by some of the fisherman. From the data gathered it appears that the three species of Catostomidae cringinally named from Utah Lake are still there. The external morphological features of these fish are not recognizable unless they are observed very carefully. The most outstanding external characteristics used to differentiate the species are the mouth, lips, papillae on the lips and the general shape of the head. …

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Ecology Of Passerine Birds Wintering At Utah Lake, Joseph R. Murphy Jun 1951

Ecology Of Passerine Birds Wintering At Utah Lake, Joseph R. Murphy

Theses and Dissertations

During the period of October to April of the winter of 1950-51, an ecological study was undertaken of a population or passerine birds wintering in a segment of the Utah Lake Shore. Available winter weather data indicated that although such factors as precipitation, temperature, and wind may often be severe, they are not critical enough to prevent a fairly large population of passerine birds from spending the winter months in the study locale. Five fairly distinct plant communities can be recognized in the area. There is evidence which indicates that certain passerine bird species are especially dependent on a particular …

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An Ecological Study Of A Sphagnum Lake In The Subalpine Forest Of The Uinta Mountains Of Utah, Howard C. Stutz Jun 1951

An Ecological Study Of A Sphagnum Lake In The Subalpine Forest Of The Uinta Mountains Of Utah, Howard C. Stutz

Theses and Dissertations

A study was made of the ecology and floristics of a small bog lake referred to as Moss Lake, in the Grandaddy lakes region of the Uinta Mountains , Utah . Three consecutive summers, 1948, 1949, and 1950, were spent in collecting the data presented in this study. Throughout the study the following ecological measurements were made: 1. Water 2. Soil 3. Macroscopic vegetation 4. Plankton 5. Macroscopic animal forms.

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A Preliminary Study Of The Distribution Of Fleas In Utah Known To Be Capable And Potential Vectors Of Plague, Dorald M. Allred Jun 1951

A Preliminary Study Of The Distribution Of Fleas In Utah Known To Be Capable And Potential Vectors Of Plague, Dorald M. Allred

Theses and Dissertations

Plague outbreaks in the past have been disastrous where domestic rats and their fleas of certain species were common. Plague has been known to occur in most parts of the world (Robertson 1923), and has occurred as human epidemics for many centuries (Dubos 1948).

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A Taxonomic And Distributional Study Of The Subspecies Of The Iguanid Lizard Uta Stansburiana In The Eastern Great Basin 1950-1951, Dale D. Parker May 1951

A Taxonomic And Distributional Study Of The Subspecies Of The Iguanid Lizard Uta Stansburiana In The Eastern Great Basin 1950-1951, Dale D. Parker

Theses and Dissertations

This study is concerned with a critical analysis of species and subspecies of Uta stansburiana as it occurs in the Eastern Great Basin. In this study Urosaurus ornatus wrighti is also briefly discussed since it was until recently considered a member of the genus Uta and since it extends in the area which has been dealt with in this thesis. This problem necessitated study of large series of lizards in order to work out subspeciation. The material from the Brigham Young University collection and the specimens collected by the author total 520. After recording dorsal scale counts, prefrontal scales, keelation …

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Alpine Plant Succession Near Mount Emmons, Uinta Mountains, Utah, Joseph R. Murdock May 1951

Alpine Plant Succession Near Mount Emmons, Uinta Mountains, Utah, Joseph R. Murdock

Theses and Dissertations

It was to provide some detailed information about the alpine flora , particularly as it relates to successional aspects , that the present study was undertaken . The environmental conditions of weather and soil , as they effect floral composition , are important factors in the plant succession or alpine communities . The investigation was designed to uncover such information about the alpine flora and environment necessary to establish the pattern of succession .

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Economic History Of Provo, Utah, 1849-1900, Odell Eugene Scott Jan 1951

Economic History Of Provo, Utah, 1849-1900, Odell Eugene Scott

Theses and Dissertations

The writer's purpose in writing this dissertation was to shed some light on a field of Provo and Utah history not generally illuminated. Several works similar to this will be necessary when a definitive history of Provo or the state is written.

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Pacific Islands Herpetology, No. Iii: Morotai Island, Vasco M. Tanner Oct 1950

Pacific Islands Herpetology, No. Iii: Morotai Island, Vasco M. Tanner

Great Basin Naturalist

No abstract provided.

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A New Species Of Gila From Nevada (Cyprinidae), Vasco M. Tanner Oct 1950

A New Species Of Gila From Nevada (Cyprinidae), Vasco M. Tanner

Great Basin Naturalist

No abstract provided.

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The Staphylinoid And Dascilloid Aquatic Coleoptera Of The Nevada Area, Ira La Rivers Oct 1950

The Staphylinoid And Dascilloid Aquatic Coleoptera Of The Nevada Area, Ira La Rivers

Great Basin Naturalist

No abstract provided.

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The Tree Of Life Symbol; Its Significance In Ancient American Religion, Irene M. Briggs (Woodford) Jun 1950

The Tree Of Life Symbol; Its Significance In Ancient American Religion, Irene M. Briggs (Woodford)

Theses and Dissertations

Not too much is known today about religion of ancient Mesoamerica, and it will only be through an intensive comparative study of the various deities as presented in the heiroglyphic manuscripts and native writings, and of the symbolic religious art in the architectural and sculptural remains, that greater knowledge of the subject will be gained. The "Tree of Life," one of the most striking religious symbols of the area, may be one key to such knowledge.

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Some Observations On The Embryology And The Weberian Apparatus Of Catostomus Ardens (Jordan And Gilbert), H. Ronald Frogley May 1950

Some Observations On The Embryology And The Weberian Apparatus Of Catostomus Ardens (Jordan And Gilbert), H. Ronald Frogley

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to add to our knowledge of the embryology and osteology of the Weberian apparatus as found in the sucker, Catostamus ardens J. & G. ot Utah Lake. Observations were made on the embryological development for twenty one days. This information has been discussed and pictures showing the development included. The literature on the osteology ot the Weberian apparatus was reviewed and it is believed that this study presents the first descriptions of the bones of this species. The ossicles were found to be comparatively stable within species indicating some taxonomic value. More study is …

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A Comparative Histological Study Of The Adrenal Gland Of Native Rabbits, Ernest I. Gonzalez May 1950

A Comparative Histological Study Of The Adrenal Gland Of Native Rabbits, Ernest I. Gonzalez

Theses and Dissertations

A review of the literature shows that extensive work has been done on the morphology and histology of the adrenal gland of the domesticated rabbit, but it appears that little or no work has been done on other members of the order Lagomorpha. Approximately one hundred specimens of rabbits of various ages and sizes, and of both sexes, were collected over a period of nine months. All adrenal glands were fixed by immersion and were embedded in paraffin. The majority or the glands were sectioned at eight or twelve miora, and were stained with Mallory's triple stain. This investigation shows …

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Karl G. Maeser: Mormon Educator, Alma P. Burton May 1950

Karl G. Maeser: Mormon Educator, Alma P. Burton

Theses and Dissertations

The name of Karl G. Maeser will long be remembered among the people of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because of his influence on the present system of education within the church. His ability as a teacher of all ages and his gift for organization were the two characteristics which contributed to his success as an educator. He was a humble man, he devoted his life to this calling.

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A Comparative Anatomical Study Of The Digestive Systems Of The Desert Jack Rabbit And The Pika, Dale Stanley Rupert Feb 1950

A Comparative Anatomical Study Of The Digestive Systems Of The Desert Jack Rabbit And The Pika, Dale Stanley Rupert

Theses and Dissertations

It is the purpose of this study to make gross and histological comparisons of the various segments of the intestinal tracts of the jack rabbit and the pika. The two animals used for this study were the desert jack rabbit (Lepus Californicus deserticola Mearns), and the pika (Ochotona princepts uinta Hollister). The jack rabbits were found only in the desert valleys and low foothills in the areas studied. These areas are typically open bush or sage brush types of communities. The pikas were restricted to certain high rockslides in this region. These areas are described more completely in the section …

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Mormon Settlement Of Snake River Fork Country, 1883-1893, Norman Earl Ricks Jan 1950

Mormon Settlement Of Snake River Fork Country, 1883-1893, Norman Earl Ricks

Theses and Dissertations

The most interesting and important place in the world is where a man lives. His home becomes the finest place on earth regardless of its merits in relation to other habitats. After years of residence the history of the country takes on reality and significance and a long acquaintance reveals elements of romance and adventure that enhance ones love of his surroundings. This is one of the reasons for this thesis topic. During a young impressionable life the stories of Indians, trappers, pioneers, rustlers and polygamist, have been constantly a part of the environment of the author. Long trips in …

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Reptiles Collected In The Vicinity Of Las Vegas, New Mexico, Arthur N. Bragg, Harold A. Dundee Dec 1949

Reptiles Collected In The Vicinity Of Las Vegas, New Mexico, Arthur N. Bragg, Harold A. Dundee

Great Basin Naturalist

No abstract provided.

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White-Lined Sphinx Moth Abundant In Central Utah, Spring 1949, Vasco M. Tanner Dec 1949

White-Lined Sphinx Moth Abundant In Central Utah, Spring 1949, Vasco M. Tanner

Great Basin Naturalist

No abstract provided.

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Pacific Islands Herpetology No. Ii: Philippine Islands, Vasco M. Tanner Dec 1949

Pacific Islands Herpetology No. Ii: Philippine Islands, Vasco M. Tanner

Great Basin Naturalist

No abstract provided.

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Herpetological Notes From Malheur County, Oregon, Robert M. Storm, Richard A. Pimentel Dec 1949

Herpetological Notes From Malheur County, Oregon, Robert M. Storm, Richard A. Pimentel

Great Basin Naturalist

No abstract provided.

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A Preliminary Study Of The Siphonapterous Ectoparasites Found On The Mammals Of The Families Cricetidae And Muridae In Utah County, Vernon J. Tipton May 1949

A Preliminary Study Of The Siphonapterous Ectoparasites Found On The Mammals Of The Families Cricetidae And Muridae In Utah County, Vernon J. Tipton

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the species of fleas infesting the mammals of the families Cricetidae and Muridae in Utah County. This was accomplished by establishing twelve collecting stations throughout the county from which 198 mammals were collected. From these hosts, 392 fleas were collected representing three families, nineteen genera , and twenty-four species. Four species are new to the State of Utah and twenty-two species are recorded from Utah County for the first time.

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The History And Development Of Franklin, Idaho During The Period 1860-1900, James Ira Young Jan 1949

The History And Development Of Franklin, Idaho During The Period 1860-1900, James Ira Young

Theses and Dissertations

This study of Franklin, Idaho has been gratifying in that the author has partially satisfied his curiosity as to the background of the Mormon settlers of the community. Probably there will never be a complete and decisive study made of this community; although, the author has attempted to present an accurate and satisfactory history of Franklin.
Purpose. The purpose in writing the history of Franklin is to present a more adequate and satisfactory knowledge of the community. The study has been divided into six major parts.

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Dipterous Predators Of The Mosquito In Utah And Wyoming, Fred C. Harmston Dec 1948

Dipterous Predators Of The Mosquito In Utah And Wyoming, Fred C. Harmston

Great Basin Naturalist

No abstract provided.

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Strawberries Damaged By A Diplopod, Vasco M. Tanner Dec 1948

Strawberries Damaged By A Diplopod, Vasco M. Tanner

Great Basin Naturalist

No abstract provided.

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Runa Soncco (Edition 10), Manuel Nuñez Butrón Jun 1948

Runa Soncco (Edition 10), Manuel Nuñez Butrón

Runa Soncco: The defunct journal of the Rijcharismo movement in Peru

No abstract provided.

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An Investigation Of Phosphate Adsorption By The Clays Montmorillonite And Kaolinite /|Cby Gordon Richard Bradford, G. R. Bradford Jun 1948

An Investigation Of Phosphate Adsorption By The Clays Montmorillonite And Kaolinite /|Cby Gordon Richard Bradford, G. R. Bradford

Theses and Dissertations

Clay minerals have widespread application in industry and play an important role in plant life (2, 17). It is the adsorptive capacity of clay which determines largely its importance to man (2). The purpose of this investigation is to interpret the mechanism of adsorption of the phosphate anion by the two clay minerals montmorillonite and kaolinite. This particular system was singled out for two reasons: 1. It has agricultural significance. 2. It is believed that if the particular phosphate adsorption mechanism is understood it will aid in an understanding of many other adsorption phenomena associated with clay.

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