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Vernon M. Buehler papers, 1949-2014

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Buehler, Vernon M., 1919-2014
Title
Vernon M. Buehler papers
Dates
1949-2014 (inclusive)
Quantity
4 linear feet, (5 boxes)
Collection Number
UUS_8.2:17 BUE
Summary
A selection of publications, photographs, office files, and select awards for Dr. Vernon M. Buehler, former Assistant Dean of USU College of Business.
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Colonel Vernon Maughan Buehler (1919–2014) was a distinguished military finance officer and esteemed business professor. Born in Daniels, Idaho, he enrolled at Utah State University (USU) in 1937 and graduated in 1941 with a bachelor's degree in accounting. During his time at USU, he met and married MaRee Clawson, to whom he was married for 50 years before she passed away in 1990.

Buehler dedicated 27 years to military service, culminating in his retirement as a colonel in the United States Army in 1967. Throughout his military career, he furthered his education by becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), earning an MBA from Harvard University, and obtaining a doctorate in economics from George Washington University.

Following his military tenure, Buehler returned to USU's College of Business in 1967 as a management professor. Over a 21-year academic career, he notably founded and directed the nationally recognized, student-run Business Partners Program. During this time he also co-edited and published seven books and helped lay the foundation for the coveted Shingo Prize for excellence in manufacturing. After retiring at age 70, he continued to contribute to global education as a volunteer professor in Thailand, Poland, Ukraine, and Russia. He was a leading influence in the creation of USU's Veterans Memorial and the Russell Maughan Aviation Memorial outside the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

In recognition of his significant contributions, USU honored Buehler with the Spirit of Old Main Award (1980), the Distinguished Alumnus Award (1989), and the Distinguished Service Award (2001). Buehler died in 2014.

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Content Description

This collection contains correspondence, news articles, conference programs, photographs, planning documents, and materials related to plaques and awards. The paper materials in this collection focus on Buehler's time at Harvard School of Business, professional service at USU, and his efforts to relocate the Russell Maughan monument to the USU campus. Photographs relate to both personal and professional endeavors, including his time in the military and his associations with students and other professionals at USU.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Vern Buehler papers must be obtained from the University Archivist and/or the Special Collections Section Head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Vern Buehler papers USU_8.2:17 BUE. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations:USU_8.2:17 BUE, USUSCA.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated to USU Special Collections and Archives in 2024 by Brent Sandberg, Trustee for Vernon M. Buehler.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Finding aid created by Heather Housley and Kelly Rovegno
2025

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