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L. Mayland Parker papers, 1959-1992
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Parker, L. Mayland
- Title
- L. Mayland Parker papers
- Dates
- 1959-1992 (inclusive)19591992
- Quantity
- 0.75 Linear Feet, (2 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1821
- Summary
- The L. Mayland Parker papers consist of an autobiography, correspondence, and articles. He was a professor of agricultural economics at Arizona State University from 1955-1972, and then professor of geography from 1972-1986.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
L. Mayland Parker was born October 20, 1919 in Hooper, Utah to Levi Cox Parker and Marietta Rachel Parkinson Parker. He obtained his bachelor of science degree in accounting and business at Brigham Young University in 1947. Next obtained a masters of arts in geography at the University of Utah in 1954, and a PhD in agricultural economics at Cornell University in 1954. He was a professor of agricultural economics at Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona from 1955-1972, and then professor of geography from 1972-1986.
Parker married Betty Ruth Christensen in 1944. He died on November 15, 1995.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The L. Mayland Parker papers consist of an autobiography, correspondence, and articles.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
I: General materialsReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
1 | 1 | LDS correspondence |
1959 |
1 | 2 | Doubleday correspondence |
1964 |
1 | 3 | List of papers and unpublished manuscripts |
|
1 | 4-5 | "Early Life Story of L. Mayland Parker"
Based on his memories, letters and writings. Compiled and written by Betty Ruth Parker.
|
1991-1992 |
1 | 6-8 | Negroes, Mormons and God |
1963 |
1 | 9 | Articles by Mayland
|
1971-1981 |
1 | 10 | Articles by Mayland
|
1971-1976 |
2 | 1 | Articles by Mayland
|
1969-1978 |
2 | 2 | Articles by Mayland
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1975; 1981 |
2 | 3 | General Items
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Economics--Societies, etc.
Personal Names
- Parker, L. Mayland--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence