L. Mayland Parker papers, 1959-1992

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Parker, L. Mayland
Title
L. Mayland Parker papers
Dates
1959-1992 (inclusive)
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
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

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

Acquisition Information

Donated by Betty Parker in 2000.

Processing Note

Processed by Betsey Welland in 2021.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

I:  General materialsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
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
  • "Basic Needs and Economic Enterprises," 1978
  • "A Common Strand of Values," 1974
  • "Contradictory Revelations and Temporal Equality--Speaking Out and At What Cost?" 1971
  • "A Cultural Sampling of Ethical-Economic Values," 1977
  • "Desertification"
  • "The Development of New Zealand Marae (Community) Enterprises--'Detribalization' or 'Retribalization'," 1981
  • "Economics--A Religious Dogma!" 1977
  • "Environment, Economics and Cultural Values," 1978
  • "The Equality of Man," 1970
  • "Famine and Universal Economic Value," 1980
  • "Flamboyant America in a Withering World," 1973
 1971-1981
1 10
Articles by Mayland
  • "Human Values and the Cultural Landscape"
  • "Human Values: Economic Preferences and Ethical Principles," 1974
  • "Is it Individualism, Competition and Extinction? or is it Collectivism, Cooperation and Survival?" 1973
  • "Is There the Will to Save Our Environment?" 1971
  • "Maori and Native American Historical Parallels and Economic Values Commonalities"
  • "Mormon Values: Economic Preferences and Ethical Principles," 1975
  • "Native American Traditional Economic Values and Systems--Some Dispersed Samples," 1976
 1971-1976
2 1
Articles by Mayland
  • "Proposal--For a Comprehensive Training Program," 1978
  • "Red Invasion--Red Liberation? And Our Cultural Environment," 1976
  • "Religion: The Control of the Universe," 1977
  • "The Spiritual and Religious Testimony and Confessions of L. Mayland Parker," 1972
  • "Survey of New Zealand Economic Values and Attitudes," 1978
  • "Theology--A Deterrent and a Catalyst for Social Revolution," 1969
 1969-1978
2 2
Articles by Mayland
  • "Values: The Premise for Planning," 1975
  • "What Mormon Country Might Have Been and What It Ought to Become," 1975
  • "Where Do You Stand, Sir? Nuclear Power Plants, MX Missiles, Orme Dame, Equal Rights Amendement," 1981
  • "Yavapais, Orme Dam and 'Sympathetic' Religious Leaders," 1981
 1975; 1981
2 3
General Items
  • Bibliography--"Contradictory Statements"
  • "Contradictory Statements" questionnaire
  • "Nature of Man Scale" questionnaire

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Economics--Societies, etc.

Personal Names

  • Parker, L. Mayland--Archives

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence

Finding aid created by Betsey Welland.
2021

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