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John R. Park presidential records, 1869-1892
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Deseret. President's Office
- Title
- John R. Park presidential records
- Dates
- 1869-1892 (inclusive)18691892
- Quantity
- 2.25 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Acc0001
- Summary
- John R. Park was the President of the University of Deseret from 1862 to 1892. This collection contains reports, scrapbooks, certificates, accounts, budgets, receipts, correspondence, announcements, commencement programs, and a journal.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
John R. Park was born May 7, 1833 in Tiffin, Ohio. He received an M.D. degree in 1857 from New York University. Dr. Park arrived in Salt Lake City in 1861. He became President of the University of Deseret in 1869 and held the position until 1892. Dr. Park resigned the presidency in 1892 giving no particular reasons beyond that he had been there for a long time and thought it would be advisable to hand the institution over to younger and more vigorous hands. John R. Park died September 29, 1900.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains reports, scrapbooks, certificates, accounts, budgets, receipts, correspondence, announcements, commencement programs, and a journal. Included are reports concerning the activities of various departments, particularly the library, museum, Deaf-Mute Department, and Chemical Department. The collection also includes building records, estate records, and copies of legislative acts relating to the University of Deseret.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: John R. Park presidential records, Acc. 001, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations:Acc. 001.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
John R. Park Records, 1869-1915Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1 | Chemical Analysis of Utah Territory - Gift of Walter D. Bonner |
1881-1884 |
| 2 | Circulars |
1873 |
| 3 | Deseret Teachers Association Certificate of Dismission |
1870s |
| 4 | Normal Department Certificates |
1877-1878 |
| 5 | Journal |
1869-1886 |
| 6-7 | Teacher Contracts |
1875-1879; 1882-1885 |
| 8-11 | Territorial Normal Institute Certificates |
1873; 1875-1876; 1878 |
| 12 | Tuition Receipt |
1876 |
| 13 | Utah Forestry Association Circular Letter |
1894 November 30 |
| 14 | Will and Estate Determination |
1894-1915 |
| 15 | Appeal for Better Organization and Supervision of Public Schools |
1873 November 1 |
John R. Park Records, 1869-1892Return to Top
Container(s): Box 2
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1 | John R. Park Journal - Microfilm |
1869-1886 |
| 2 | John R. Park Journal - Typescript of Excerpts |
1869-1886 |
| 3 | John R. Park Journal
(The contents of folder 3 are a photocopy.)
|
1869-1871 |
| 4 | John R. Park Journal -Typescripts and Excerpts |
1869-1871 |
| 5 | Letter and Report Book
(The contents of folder 4 were photocopied from the Ralph V. Chamberlin's papers, Utah State Historical Society)
|
1878-1892 |
John R. Park Scrapbook - Original, 1877-1892Return to Top
Container(s): Box 3
John R. Park Scrapbook - Copy, 1877-1892Return to Top
Container(s): Box 4-5
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Park, John Rockey, 1833-1900
- Park, John Rockey, 1833-1900 (contributor)
Corporate Names
- University of Deseret--Administration
- University of Deseret--History--Sources
- University of Deseret--Presidents
- University of Utah--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Accounts
- Announcements
- Budgets
- Correspondence
- Examinations
- Programs
- Reports
