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University of Utah Honorary Degree Committee correspondence and questionnaires, 1923-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Utah. Honorary Degree Committee
Title
University of Utah Honorary Degree Committee correspondence and questionnaires
Dates
1923-1971 (inclusive)
1964-1971 (bulk)
Quantity
1 linear foot
Collection Number
Acc0004
Summary
Honorary degrees are awarded upon recommendation by the President and approved by the Institutional Council to individuals who have achieved unusual distinction in academic pursuits, arts, professions, business, government, civic affairs, or in service to the University. This collection contains cue cards used in the awarding of honorary degrees at commencement (1964-1969), a survey of honorary degree policies of other universities (1969), and nomination materials for Roy Trewin Porte (1923) and Joseph Jensesn (1971).
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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Content Description

This collection contains cue cards used in the honorary rewarding of degrees at commencement (1964-1969), a survey of honorary degree policies used at other universities (1969), and nomination materials used for Roy Trewin Porte (1923) and Joseph Jensen (1971).

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: University of Utah Honorary Degree Committee correspondence and questionnaires, Acc. 004, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Acc. 004.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Acc0022

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Miscellaneous Records

    Container: Box 1

    • Description: Commencement Cue Cards
      Dates: 1964 June 8-1969 June 6
      Container: Item 1
    • Description: Joseph Jensen Honorary Degree File: Envelope #1

      Copy of letters from Frank P. Doherty, Governor Ronald Reagan, and George F. Getty II.

      Picture with President Lindon B. Johnson

      Certificate of Honorary Membership in the American Institute of Petroleum Engineers

      Wildcat of the Year Award, 1969

      Engineering Award, 1968

      Container: Item 2
    • Description: Joseph Jensen Honorary Degree File: Envelope #2

      Biographical Summary

      Statement relative to Joseph Jensen's participation in water and power development in addittion to metropolitan water districts

      Joseph Jensen Filtration Plant

      " Retire? There are Just too Many Things to Do."

      Container: Item 3
    • Description: Joseph Jensen Honorary Degree File: Envelope #3

      Joseph Jensen's contribution to Oral History Program - University of California, Los Angeles; and " Developing California's Natural Resources" .

      Container: Item 4
  • Miscellaneous Records

    Container: Box 2

    • Description: Survey of Honorary Degree Policies Used at other Universities and Colleges
      Dates: 1968-1969
      Container: Folder 1
    • Description: Workpapers for Roy Trewin Porte
      Dates: 1923 March
      Container: Folder 2

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Subject Terms

  • Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources

Corporate Names

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

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Questionnaires
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