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Guide to the University of Washington Pulp Mill Research Project Records 1946-1951

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Title Guide to the University of Washington Pulp Mill Research Project Records 1946-1951
Subject University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington); Pollution; Washington (State); Forestry and Forest Products
Description Records of a UW Project designed to resolve pollution problems created by Pupl Mills.; In 1944, Henry K. Benson, Head of the UW Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Departments, established the Pulp Mills Research Project under the direction of Chemical Engineering Professor Joseph L. McCarthy. Financial support came from about 20 of the region's pulp and paper mills. Pollution entering the rivers from these mills was severe and they were facing the possibility of being...
Publisher Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries
Date 1946/1951
Rights Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening
of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special
Collections for more information.; Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)
Type Collection recordgrp
Identifier http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv15255
Language eng
Format .21 cubic feet (1 box)
Coverage 1946-1951

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