Utah Computer Society records, 1982-2006
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Utah Computer Society
- Title
- Utah Computer Society records
- Dates
- 1982-2006 (inclusive)19822006
- Quantity
- 3.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2020
- Summary
- The Utah Computer Society records (1982-2006) contain correspondence, e-mail messages, business materials, conference materials, meeting minutes, financial documents, event information, newsletters, publications, record books, brochures, and news clippings. In 1983, a publication known as PC World was put into print. Now, a publication known as Blue Chips is circulated among members. The majority of the collection deals with meetings and organizational materials. There are also many materials on the computer convention, COMDEX, which is held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- 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
Historical Note
The Utah Computer Society (UCS), formerly known as Blue Chips, was started in 1982. It is a non-profit organization that was formed by PC and IBM user groups.
Content Description
The Utah Computer Society records (1982-2006) contain correspondence, e-mail messages, business materials, conference materials, meeting minutes, financial documents, event information, newsletters, publications, record books, brochures, and news clippings. In 1983, a publication known as PC World was put into print. Now, a publication known as Blue Chips is circulated among members. The majority of the collection deals with meetings and organizational materials. There are also many materials on the computer convention, COMDEX, which is held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Acquisition Information
Gift of Rick Gregory in 2003, 2005 and 2008.
Separated Materials
Photographs (P1533) and audio-visual materials (A0737) were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Processing Note
Processed by Kate Kimball, Sabrina Baksh-Riches, and Lisa DeMille from 2003-2008.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Business Materials
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1982-2002Container: Box 1, Folder 1-2
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Description: E-Mail MessagesDates: 1989-1999Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Anniversary ProgramDates: 2002Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Auction materialsDates: 1991Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Blue ChipsDates: 1986-1993Container: Box 1, Folder 6-9
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Description: Business MaterialsDates: 1993-1999Container: Box 2
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Description: Blue ChipsDates: 1999-2003Container: Box 3, Folder 1-3
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Description: Board Meeting MinutesDates: 1990-1992Container: Box 3, Folder 4
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Description: Board Meeting Minutes NotebookDates: 1987-2003Container: Box 3, Folder 5-6
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Description: BrochuresDates: 2000-2002Container: Box 3, Folder 7
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Description: By-LawsContainer: Box 3, Folder 8
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Description: Comdex NametagsDates: 1989-1991Container: Box 3, Folder 9
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Description: Computer Swapmeet MaterialsDates: 1983-2000Container: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: DisksDates: 2000Container: Box 4, Folder 2
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Description: Disk InstructionsDates: 1991Container: Box 4, Folder 3
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Description: Election TallyDates: 2000-2001Container: Box 4, Folder 4
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Description: Exhibition ManualsDates: 1997-2000Container: Box 4, Folder 5-7
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Description: Financial MaterialsDates: 2002Container: Box 4, Folder 8
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Description: Fliers and Order FormsDates: 1997-2000Container: Box 4, Folder 9
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Description: Heritage Center NewsletterDates: 1997Container: Box 4, Folder 10
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Description: IBM-PC Users Group, NewslettersDates: 1983-1984Container: Box 4, Folder 11
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Description: Internet PrintoffsContainer: Box 4, Folder 12
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Description: Legal MattersDates: 1990-2002Container: Box 4, Folder 13
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Description: Meeting and Convention MaterialsDates: 1987-1999Container: Box 4, Folder 14
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Description: Membership Reports and RostersDates: 1991-1992Container: Box 5, Folder 1
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Description: Press ReleasesDates: 1991Container: Box 5, Folder 2
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Description: QuestionnairesDates: 1999Container: Box 5, Folder 3
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Description: Record BooksDates: 1997-20002Container: Box 5, Folder 4-5
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Description: Silicon Mountain Conference MaterialsDates: 1999-2000Container: Box 5, Folder 6
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Description: SurveysDates: 1997-2001Container: Box 5, Folder 7
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Description: Volunteer MaterialsDates: 1998Container: Box 5, Folder 8
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Description: News ClippingsDates: 1991-1992Container: Box 5, Folder 9
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Description: Financial DocumentsDates: 2002-2003Container: Box 6, Folder 1
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Description: ContractsDates: 2003-2004Container: Box 6, Folder 2
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Description: Member InformationDates: 2000-2003Container: Box 6, Folder 3
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Description: Vendor Information and CalendarsDates: 2003-2004Container: Box 6, Folder 4
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Description: South Towne Business ExpoDates: 2002Container: Box 6, Folder 5
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Description: The Computer and Technology ShowcaseDates: 2003Container: Box 6, Folder 6
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Description: Senior Tech ShowDates: 2004Container: Box 6, Folder 7
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Description: Senior Technology ShowcaseDates: 2004Container: Box 6, Folder 8
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Description: Wasatch Digital IQDates: 2003Container: Box 6, Folder 9
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Description: News ClippingsDates: 2003-2004Container: Box 6, Folder 10
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General Materials
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Description: Correspondence/E-mailDates: 1994-1999Container: Box 7, Folder 1
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Description: Articles of Incorporation and By-lawsDates: 1980s-1990sContainer: Box 7, Folder 2
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Description: Association of Personal Computer User Groups (APCUG), Summit BookletsDates: 1997, 1999Container: Box 7, Folder 3
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Description: Financial InformationDates: 1990s-2006Container: Box 7, Folder 4
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Description: Gateway Computer for Schools ContestDates: 1998Container: Box 7, Folder 5
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Description: Meeting MaterialsDates: 1994-1999Container: Box 7, Folder 6
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Description: NewslettersDates: 1994-2004Container: Box 7, Folder 7
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Description: Senior ExpoDates: 2005Container: Box 7, Folder 8
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Description: Southwest User Group ConferenceDates: 2006Container: Box 7, Folder 9
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Description: User Group Spring KitDates: 2001Container: Box 7, Folder 10
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Description: "Visualizing the Future"Dates: 2007Container: Box 7, Folder 11
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Description: MiscellaneousContainer: Box 7, Folder 12
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Computers--Utah--Sources
Corporate Names
- Utah Computer Society--Archives
