Daniel Alexander Okun papers, 1933-2007

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Daniel Alexander Okun papers, 1933-2007

1933-2007

https://finding-aids.lib.unc.edu/HC0001/

Correspondence, writings by and about Okun, documentation of his education, career, government testimony and other legal documents, and records of significant water projects including the Connecticut Watershed Protection; the Asheville, NC/French Broad River Basin and Woodfin; and Cane Creek, NC. Also included in the collection are about 1300 slides and small collection of photographs. Miscellaneous papers include Okun's notebooks, a collection of postcards, and papers on Allen Hazen, Ruth Hazen and Gordon Fair. The collection serves to outline Okun's Army and academic career, and details his extensive publication, travel, and work history over the course of 74 years.

4500 items (11.5 linear ft.)

eng, Latn

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Rare Book Collection

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SNAC Resource ID: 8004303

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Rare Book Collection

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Okun, Daniel Alexander

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Daniel Okun (1917-2007) worked in 89 countries over the course of his career. He began his career in the Army as a Sanitary Engineering Officer, and later switched to the private sector, working for Malcolm Pirnie. In 1957, he moved into academia at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (though he continued to consult), where he remained until his retirement. From the description of Daniel Alexander Okun papers, 1933-2007. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill). Worl...