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Information Professional Or Caretaker Of "Old Stuff", Daniel Davis May 2006

Information Professional Or Caretaker Of "Old Stuff", Daniel Davis

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Do archivists emphasize their role as technicians with specialized skills and knowledge or do they emphasize their role as sort of "semi-pro" historians? This debate has been around since the 1930s and is not likely to be decided any time soon. My argument is that young archivists cannot afford to take an either/or approach and must incorporate elements of both paths or risk obsolescence and/or continued low salaries.


"The Hardest Worked River In The World": The 1962 Bear River Project, Utah And Idaho, Robert Parson Jan 2004

"The Hardest Worked River In The World": The 1962 Bear River Project, Utah And Idaho, Robert Parson

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Arising on the north slope of the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah, Bear River travels five hundred miles through three states and ten counties in Utah,Wyoming, and Idaho.The river’s route traverses from mountain slopes, through several valleys, deep canyons and gorges before terminating at the Great Salt Lake, only ninety miles from where it begins.This unique geological and geographical mix, as well as interstate politics have complicated efforts to fully harness its waters.


The Pony Express Stations Of Utah In Historical Perspective, Richard E. Fike, John W. Headley Jan 1979

The Pony Express Stations Of Utah In Historical Perspective, Richard E. Fike, John W. Headley

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