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Library Director of Learning Resources Milton C. Abram's Papers, Approximately 1940 - 1998

Overview of the Collection

Title
Library Director of Learning Resources Milton C. Abram's Papers
Dates
Approximately 1940 - 1998 (inclusive)
Quantity
20 boxes
Collection Number
UUS_15.2/1:21
Summary
Library Director of Learning Resources Milton C. Abram's papers collection includes materials produced by Abrams during his time as the Utah State University library director and throughout his personal and professional life.
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

Some files are restricted and can't be accessed without archivist permission. Not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English
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Content Description

Library Director of Learning Resources Milton C. Abram's papers collection includes materials produced by Abrams during his time as the Utah State University library director and throughout his personal and professional life. This collection includes correspondence, writings, awards, notes, calendars, and photos.

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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 Library Director of Learning Resources Milton C. Abram's papers must be obtained from the University Archivist and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Library Director of Learning Resources Milton C. Abram's papers UUS_15.2/1:21. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations:UUS_15.2/1:21, USUSCA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into the series Office files and correspondence, Memorabilia, and Director files.

Related Materials

Milton C. Abrams papers, UUS_COLL MSS 471

Bibliography

Milton C. Abrams was born November 22, 1918 in College Ward, Utah to George and Nettie Schenk Abrams. He served in World War II and the Korean War. During his time at Utah State University, Abrams worked as a Professor of Political Science, University Librarian, and Later Library Director from 1970-1984. Abrams served as the president of the Utah Conference of Higher Education, President of the Utah Library Association and Mountain Plains Library Association, a chairman of the Education Policies Committee, a chairman on the State board of History and the Historic and Cultural Sites Review Committee for Utah. Abrams also served the organization Sunshine Terrace located in Logan, Utah for many years. In 1985 Abrams ran for Congress but lost to the Republican candidate. As a result of a car accident, Abrams died on July 16, 1998

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • I. Office files and correspondence, 1940-1998

  • II. Memorabilia, 1940-1998

    • Description: Notebooks, calendars, and books
      Dates: 1945-1998
      Container: Box 4
    • Description: Cassette tapes (22)

      Subjects include Daryl Chase's funeral, speeches, radio programs, and family gatherings. These materials require further processing before they can be accessed.

      Dates: 1940-1998
      Container: Box 5
    • Description: Diplomas, name plate, and academic transcript
      Dates: 1948-1969
      Container: Box 6
    • Description: Robin's Award Trophy
      Dates: 1965
      Container: Box 7
    • Description: Plaques and awards
      Dates: 1965-1994
      Container: Box 8
    • Description: Plaques and awards
      Dates: 1949-1984
      Container: Box 9
    • Description: Photos and awards
      Dates: 1977-1984
      Container: Box 10
  • III. Director Files, 1944-1992

    • Description: A - G

      Do Not Access Without Permission of the Archivist. These materials are restricted due to GRAMA laws.

      Dates: approximately 1970-1982
      Container: Box 11
    • Description: G - M

      Do Not Access Without Permission of the Archivist. These materials are restricted due to GRAMA laws.

      Dates: approximately 1970-1982
      Container: Box 12
    • Description: M - S

      Do Not Access Without Permission of the Archivist. These materials are restricted due to GRAMA laws.

      Dates: approximately 1970-1982
      Container: Box 13
    • Description: S - Z and A - D

      Do Not Access Without Permission of the Archivist. These materials are restricted due to GRAMA laws.

      Dates: approximately 1970-1982 and 1983-1986
      Container: Box 14
    • Description: E - Z and A - G

      Do Not Access Without Permission of the Archivist. These materials are restricted due to GRAMA laws.

      Dates: 1983-1986 and 1984-1985
      Container: Box 15
    • Description: H - P and Office files

      Do Not Access Without Permission of the Archivist. These materials are restricted due to GRAMA laws.

      Dates: 1984-1986
      Container: Box 16
    • Description: Office files and Correspondence

      Do Not Access Without Permission of the Archivist. These materials are restricted due to GRAMA laws.

      Dates: 1970-1984
      Container: Box 17
    • Description: Office files and Correspondence

      Do Not Access Without Permission of the Archivist. These materials are restricted due to GRAMA laws.

      Dates: 1944-1972
      Container: Box 18
    • Description: NORCHE Evaluations, Mountain West Center for Regional Studies and Correspondence

      Do Not Access Without Permission of the Archivist. These materials are restricted due to GRAMA laws.

      Includes papers from King Kendricks

      Dates: 1981-1984
      Container: Box 19
    • Description: Proposals, conferences, and office files

      Do Not Access Without Permission of the Archivist. These materials are restricted due to GRAMA laws.

      Dates: 1987-1988
      Container: Box 20

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