University of Utah Honorary Degree Committee correspondence and questionnaires, 1923-1971
Table of Contents
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)19231971
1964-1971 (bulk)19641971 - 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
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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
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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
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).
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.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Miscellaneous Records
Container: Box 1
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Description: Commencement Cue CardsDates: 1964 June 8-1969 June 6Container: Item 1
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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
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Miscellaneous Records
Container: Box 2
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Description: Survey of Honorary Degree Policies Used at other Universities and CollegesDates: 1968-1969Container: Folder 1
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Description: Workpapers for Roy Trewin PorteDates: 1923 MarchContainer: Folder 2
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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
