John R. Park presidential records, 1869-1892
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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 Note
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 Description
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 Collection
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 Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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John R. Park Records, 1869-1915
Container: Box 1
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Description: Chemical Analysis of Utah Territory - Gift of Walter D. BonnerDates: 1881-1884Container: Folder 1
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Description: CircularsDates: 1873Container: Folder 2
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Description: Deseret Teachers Association Certificate of DismissionDates: 1870sContainer: Folder 3
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Description: Normal Department CertificatesDates: 1877-1878Container: Folder 4
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Description: JournalDates: 1869-1886Container: Folder 5
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Description: Teacher ContractsDates: 1875-1879; 1882-1885Container: Folder 6-7
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Description: Territorial Normal Institute CertificatesDates: 1873; 1875-1876; 1878Container: Folder 8-11
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Description: Tuition ReceiptDates: 1876Container: Folder 12
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Description: Utah Forestry Association Circular LetterDates: 1894 November 30Container: Folder 13
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Description: Will and Estate DeterminationDates: 1894-1915Container: Folder 14
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Description: Appeal for Better Organization and Supervision of Public SchoolsDates: 1873 November 1Container: Folder 15
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John R. Park Records, 1869-1892
Container: Box 2
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Description: John R. Park Journal - MicrofilmDates: 1869-1886Container: Folder 1
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Description: John R. Park Journal - Typescript of ExcerptsDates: 1869-1886Container: Folder 2
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Description: John R. Park Journal
(The contents of folder 3 are a photocopy.)
Dates: 1869-1871Container: Folder 3 -
Description: John R. Park Journal -Typescripts and ExcerptsDates: 1869-1871Container: Folder 4
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Description: Letter and Report Book
(The contents of folder 4 were photocopied from the Ralph V. Chamberlin's papers, Utah State Historical Society)
Dates: 1878-1892Container: Folder 5
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Description: John R. Park Scrapbook - OriginalDates: 1877-1892Container: Box 3
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Description: John R. Park Scrapbook - CopyDates: 1877-1892Container: 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
