Olpin, Albert Ray, 1898-

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Albert Ray Olpin was born June 1, 1898 in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He received an A.B. in Physics from Brigham Young University in 1923 and a Ph.D. in Physics from Columbia University in 1930. He served as President of the University of Utah from 1946 to 1964. Olpin died on March 7, 1983.

From the guide to the Albert Ray Olpin journals, 1947-1966, (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah)

President Olpin kept office journals besides his official administrative papers.

From the description of Orrice journals, 1947-1966. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122646082

BYU student and President of the University of Utah.

From the description of A. Ray Olpin oral history interview, Aug. 13, 1982. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367527153

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referencedIn MS 16508, Durham, George Homer 1911-1985. G. Homer Durham diary 1931-1944; 1946-1976 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf Olpin, Albert Ray, b. 1898. A. Ray Olpin oral history interview, Aug. 13, 1982. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn American Association of Mining Engineers photograph collection, 1947 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Photograph Archives
creatorOf Albert Ray Olpin journals, 1947-1966 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah. University Archives and Records Management
creatorOf Cooper, Evelyn (Evelyn S.). Newcomen Society of the United States, 1955-1997 1993-1997 [manuscript]. Arizona State University Libraries
referencedIn University of Utah commencement addresses, 1953-1970 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah. University Archives and Records Management
referencedIn Albert Ray Olpin presidential records, 1911-1979, 1946-1964 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah. University Archives and Records Management
creatorOf Olpin, A. Ray. Orrice journals, 1947-1966. Landmarks of Science Microform Service
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Birth 1898-06-01

Death 1983-03-07

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