Patrice M. Arent papers, 1997-2006

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Arent, Patrice M., 1956-
Title
Patrice M. Arent papers
Dates
1997-2006 (inclusive)
Quantity
8 linear feet, (17 boxes)
Collection Number
ACCN 2335
Summary
The Patrice M. Arent papers (1997-2006) contain legislative records and supporting documentation included proposed, sponsored, and enrolled legislation. Arent was a member of the Utah Senate, 2003-2006, and a member of the Utah House of Representatives, 1997-2000.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Patrice M. Arent was a Member of the Utah Senate, 2003-2006; and previously a Member of the Utah House of Representatives 1997-2000. She earned a J.D. from Cornell University (1981) and a Bachelor of Science (magna cum laude) from the University of Utah in Speech Communication (1978). Senator Arent is actively involved in enhancing her Salt Lake Valley community and is active in the Utah Safe Haven Committee, the Utah Hospital Association Strategic Planning Committee, Rotary International, the Utah State Bar Association and many other non-profit groups aimed towards improving quality of life. Arent is the recipient of numerous honors including University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics "Alumni of the year", and was recognized by the Deseret News as one of the five "Most Effective" members of the Utah House and Senate (awarded each year the article was written during Arent's tenure).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Patrice M. Arent papers (1997-2006) contain legislative records and supporting documentation including proposed, sponsored, and enrolled legislation. Background research documents, news clippings, and other articles are also included. Large segments of the papers consist of documents created and assembled by Arent's staff on matters such as school vouchers, the "Save Haven Law" and treating students with diabetes in the public schools. The files have been arranged chronologically by legislative year and then topically within each year.

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

Gift of Patrice M. Arent in 2006.

Processing Note

Processed by Samuel J. Passey in 2007.

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Related Materials

Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1 Proposed Legislation 1997-2006
2 Proposed Legislation 2001-2003
3 Proposed Legislation 2004
4 Proposed Legislation 2005
5 Proposed Legislation 2006
6 Correspondence 1997-2006
7 Diabetes in Public Schools
8 "Safe Haven" Law
9 School Voucher Debate 2004-2006
10 Unsolicited Commercial E-mail, SPAM 1997-2006
11 Subject Files: A-C
12 Subject Files: C-H
13 Subject Files: H-L
14 Subject Files: L-R
15 Subject Files: S-T
16 Subject Files: U-Z
17 Legislative Miscellaneous 1997-2006

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Women politicians--Utah--Archives

Personal Names

  • Arent, Patrice M., 1956---Archives

Corporate Names

  • Utah. Legislature--Officials and employees--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Utah--Politics and government--21st century--Sources

Form or Genre Terms

  • Business correspondence
  • Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
  • Legislative bills
  • Legislative materials