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LeRoy Eugene Cowles presidential records, 1941-1946

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Utah. President's Office
Title
LeRoy Eugene Cowles presidential records
Dates
1941-1946 (inclusive)
Quantity
17 linear feet
Collection Number
Acc0023
Summary
LeRoy Eugene Cowles served as President of the University of Utah from 1941 to 1946. This collection contains correspondence, memoranda, and reports relating to general University administration. A significant portion of the materials concerns University involvement in World War II. Included are some personal papers including copies of his thesis and dissertation, as well as verse, prose, speeches, and articles.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, University Archives and Records Management
University Archives and Records Management, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
666 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT
84112
Telephone: 8015818242
david.buhler@utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

LeRoy Eugene Cowles was born on April 13, 1880 in Chester, Utah. He received his Ph.B. and A.M. degrees from the University of Chicago in 1910 and 1913. Cowles initially came to the University of Utah in 1914 as assistant professor in the Department of Education. He later became associate professor, full professor, and department head. He also served as first dean of the lower division and dean of the School of Education. Cowles was President of the University of Utah from 1941 to 1946. He died on January 2, 1957.

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Content Description

This collection contains correspondence, memoranda, and reports relating to general University administration. A significant portion of the materials concerns University involvement in World War II. Included are some personal papers including copies of his thesis and dissertation, as well as verse, prose, speeches, and articles. The last three boxes (30,31,32) contain personal writings authored by President Cowles.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Leroy Eugene Cowles presidential records, Acc. 023, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Acc. 023.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically by academic year and alphabetically thereunder.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources
  • World War, 1939-1945--Education and the war
  • World War, 1939-1945--War work--Schools

Personal Names

  • Cowles, LeRoy E. (LeRoy Eugene), 1880-
  • Cowles, LeRoy E. (LeRoy Eugene), 1880- (contributor)

Corporate Names

  • University of Utah--Administration
  • University of Utah--Archives

Form or Genre Terms

  • Articles
  • Correspondence
  • Dissertations
  • Manuscripts for publication
  • Memorandums
  • Reports
  • Speeches
  • Theses


2004

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