Hot Springs, N.C.-Mineral Springs-Informational Materials., 01/01/1928-12/31/1962

File — Box: 1, Folder: 21

Identifier: 20810

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series consists of material pertaining to Madison County, North Carolina.

Dates

01/01/1928-12/31/1962

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

All materials in this collection dated 1940 and later are restricted. All diaries in this collection are restricted. Contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections for further information.

Extent

From the Collection: 9.5 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Included in this folder are informational materials essentially concerning the mineral springs at Hot Springs, N.C. There is a concise history of Hot Springs as well as materials pertaining to mineral waters in different parts of the United States, including a copy of three journal articles: 1) "Radioactivity of the Spring Waters of Hot Springs National Park and Vicinity in Arkansas" (Feb. 1954); 2) "On the Natural Radioactivity of Rainfall" (April, 1954); 3) "Scintillation Tube for the Measurement of Radioactive Gases" (Dec. 1952). These articles were collectively authored by Paul E. Damon, Howard I. Hyde, and P.K. Kuroda.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HOT SPRINGS, N.C.-MINERAL SPRINGS: Printed Item

MINERAL SPRINGS-INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL CONCERNING: Printed Item

HOT SPRINGS, N.C.-HISTORY: Typescript

DAMON, PAUL E.-JOURNAL ARTICLES: Printed Item

HYDE, HOWARD I.-JOURNAL ARTICLES: Printed Item

KURODA, P.K.-JOURNAL ARTICLES: Printed Item