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University of Utah Library Administration records, 1863-1973

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Utah. Libraries
Title
University of Utah Library Administration records
Dates
1863-1973 (inclusive)
Quantity
91 linear feet
Collection Number
Acc0021
Summary
The University of Deseret Library opened October 19, 1874, the majority of its holdings being the private collection of President John R. Park. The University of Deseret became the University of Utah in 1892. In 1894 these holdings were formally given to the University of Utah Library. The first Library Building was opened in 1900. This was succeeded by the George Thomas Library in 1935 and the current Marriott Library in 1968. This collection contains accession records, meeting minutes, correspondence, memoranda, circulation records, accounting records, reports and other administrative records of the University of Utah Libraries. Included are records of the Utah State Library Commission (1948-1966) of which Ralph D. Thompson was a member.
Repository
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

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
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Historical Note

The University of Deseret Library opened October 19, 1874, the majority of its holdings being the private collection of President John R. Park. The University of Deseret became the University of Utah in 1892. In 1894 these holdings were formally given to the University of Utah Library. The first Library Building was opened in 1900. This was succeeded by the George Thomas Library in 1935 and the current Marriott Library in 1968. Librarians of the University of Utah Library during the period covered by these records were George Q. Coray (1891-1906), Esther Nelson (1906-1941), Leonard H. Kirkpatrick (1941-1962), Ralph D. Thomson (1962-1971), and Brigham D. Madsen (1971-1973).

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Content Description

This collection contains accession records, meeting minutes, correspondence, memoranda, circulation records, accounting records, reports and other administrative records of the University of Utah Libraries. Included are records of the Utah State Library Commission (1948-1966) of which Ralph D. Thompson was a member.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: University of Utah Library Administration records, Acc. 021, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Acc. 021.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is organized in the following series: 1. Early Library Records; 2. Accession Files; 3. Library Directors: Nelson and Kirkpatrick (1906-1948); 4. Library Directors: L.H. Kirkpatrick (1941-1962); 5. Library Directors: Kirkpatrick, Thomson (1962-1966); 6 Library Directors:Ralph D. Thomson - Utah State Library Commission (1948, 1956-1966); 7. Library Directors: Ralph D. Thomson (1966-1971); 8. Library Directors: Brigham D. Madsen (1971-1973); 9. Associate Library Director: Richard W. Boss (1963-1969); 10. Associate Library Directors: Boss, Laird (1965-1972); 11. Associate Library Director: William V. Nash (1964-1967); 12. Associate Library Director: Kenneth T. Slack (1967-1971); 13. Restricted Material. The files are arranged alphabetically wihin each series.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Academic libraries--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources
  • Library administration--Utah--History--Sources
  • Research libraries--Acquisitions--Utah
  • Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources

Personal Names

  • Coray, George Q.
  • Kirkpatrick, Leonard Henry, 1907-1962
  • Madsen, Brigham D.
  • Nelson, Esther B.
  • Thomson, Ralph D.

Corporate Names

  • George Thomas Library (Salt Lake City, Utah)
  • University of Utah--Archives
  • University of Utah--Libraries
  • Utah State Library Commission

Form or Genre Terms

  • Accounts
  • Correspondence
  • Memorandums
  • Minutes
  • Reports


2004

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