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Robert Thorson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1999-0026

Scope and Content

Collection contains copies of articles about and sketches and dummy for Stone Wall Secrets. Research materials created or accumulated by a colleague of Thorson's, Dena Dincauze, in the course of her research and sent to Thorson to document the research.

A subsequent donation includes drafts, correspondence, edited and reviewed copies of Stone by stone and Exploring stone walls.

Dates

  • undated, 1851 - 2017

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Professor of geology and geophysics at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Robert Thorson holds a joint appointment in anthropology. His current research includes the historical archaeology of New England landscapes and seismic hazards in Seattle. He served as consultant on the development of exhibits at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum in Uncasville, CT.

Extent

4.65 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Professor of geology and geophysics at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Thorson holds a joint appointment in anthropology. His current research includes the historical archaeology of New England landscapes and seismic hazards in Seattle. He served as consultant on the development of exhibits at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum in Uncasville, CT.

Arrangement

Series I: Stone wall secrests (1998)

Series II: Research files (1851 - 2005)

Series III: Stone by stone (undated, 1989 - 2002) Draft numbering supplied by author.

Series IV: Exploring stone walls (undated, 2003 - 2005)

Series V: Walden's Shore (undated, 2014)

Series VI: The Guide to Walden Pond (undated, 2017)

Series VII: The Boatman (undated, 2017)

Series VIII: Research Files (undated, 1851 - 2005

Series IX: Exploring stone walls (undated, 2003 - 2005

Series X: Correspondence (undated, 2001 - 2008

Series XI: Thorson's Other Work (undated

Series XII: 2023 Addition (undated,

Acquisition Information

Materials have been donated by the author to the University of Connecticut in beginning in 1999.

Separated Material

The following materials have been separated from the collection and cataloged:

Stone wall secrets. Thorson, Robert. Dodd CLC D249

Stone by Stone. Thorson, Robert. Dodd

Exploring stone walls. Thorson, Robert. Dodd A9083

A 3.25 inch floppy disk has been separated for appraisal.

Title
Robert Thorson Papers
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
1999 May
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository

Contact:
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