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Acel Chatburn Papers, 1955-2007
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Acel Chatburn Papers
- Dates
- 1955-2007 (inclusive)19552007
1955-1977 (bulk)19551977 - Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MSS 051
- Summary
- Material relating to Dr. Acel Chatburn's projects while serving as a faculty member at Boise Junior College/Boise State University (Boise, Idaho) and also his community service.
- Repository
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Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is available for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided, in part, by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Acel Chatburn was a member of the Boise Junior College faculty from 1945 until 1976. Initially hired as an instructor in the Education Department, he became Dean of the Faculty in 1956. In 1969 he became the Director of Educational Services.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The papers in this small collection relate directly to Chatburn's projects. As Director of Educational Services, Dr. Chatburn administered educational programming on the campus including the funding for broadcast facility (Folders 6-8). Dr. Chatburn also served as the project leader which established Boise State's Center for Data Processing in 1967. The committee worked to set up a campus wide computer system and create courses in Data Processing (Folder 5). One of his first tasks as Dean of the Faculty was to assess the school's curriculum by surveying its graduates. With more than 75 percent response, the President and the Faculty could adjust the institution's courses to meet the needs of its students.
The second part of the collection consists of papers and correspondence related to Dr. Chatburn's community service. Chatburn served on boards for health organizations and recreation programs in Ada County.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[item description], Acel Chatburn Papers, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
1: Boise State UniversityReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Accreditation Committee (Non-BSU) |
1960 |
| 1 | 2 | Correspondence |
1967-1969 |
| 1 | 3 | Course Work: Foundation of Education |
1973-1977 |
| 1 | 4 | Course Work: Introduction to Education |
undated |
| 1 | 5 | Data Processing Center |
1967 |
| 1 | 6 | Education Television |
1970 |
| 1 | 7 | Education Television: Contract |
1969 |
| 1 | 8 | Education Television |
1969-1980 |
| 1 | 9 | Governor's Conference on Education |
1955 |
| 1 | 10 | Night School |
1958 |
| 1 | 11 | Scholarship Standards Committee |
1959 |
| 1 | 12 | Travel Committee |
1974 |
2: PersonalReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 13 | American Association of University Professors |
1960-1962 |
| 1 | 14 | American Cancer Society |
1973-1974 |
| 1 | 15 | Bogus Basin Recreation Association |
1974 |
| 1 | 16 | Boise City Park Board |
1976 |
| 1 | 17 | Capital Educators Federal Credit |
1973-1974 |
| 1 | 18 | Mountain States Regional Medical |
1969 |
| 1 | 19 | South Boise Water Company |
1974 |
Biographical |
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Universities and Colleges
Corporate Names
- Boise Junior College
- Boise State University
Geographical Names
- Boise (Idaho)
Collection processed by Mary Carter
1995; updated 2023
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