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Albert Ray Olpin journals, 1947-1966

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Olpin, Albert Ray, 1898-1983
Title
Albert Ray Olpin journals
Dates
1947-1966 (inclusive)
Quantity
5.50 linear feet
Collection Number
Acc0219
Summary
Albert Ray Olpin served as President of the University of Utah from 1946 to 1964. This collection consists of typewritten journals kept by Olpin of his activities as President of the University and handwritten journals of his world travels.
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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Biographical Note

Albert Ray Olpin was born June 1, 1898 in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He received an A.B. in Physics from Brigham Young University in 1923 and a Ph.D. in Physics from Columbia University in 1930. He served as President of the University of Utah from 1946 to 1964. Olpin died on March 7, 1983.

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Content Description

The majority of this collection consists of typewritten journals kept by Albert Ray Olpin while he served as President of the University of Utah. The main portion of the journals deals specifically with his work as President. Included are accounts of meetings with the Board of Regents, the Athletic Board, and other bodies, as well as with committees and individual administrators. Many of the entries give his impressions of events and personalities. Principal subjects are campus planning, college sports, minority student recruitment, women's issues, and relations with other Utah universities. A portion of the journals deals with the private lives of members of the Olpin family. Also included, are ten handwritten diaries in which Olpin described his extensive travels in Asia, Europe, and Africa.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Albert Ray Olpin journals, Acc. 219, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Acc. 219.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is divided into the following two series: series 1. Office Journals, and series 2. Travel Journals. Within each series, the material is arranged chronologically.

Related Materials

Acc0024: Albert Ray Olpin Presidential records (1911-1979)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Office Journals

    Container: Series 1

    • Description: Volumes 1-5: pp. 001-00807
      Dates: 1947 October 5-1951 June 6
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1-21
      Location: Office Journals
    • Description: Volumes 5-9: pp. 00808-01636
      Dates: 1951June 7-1952 October 1
      Container: Box 2, Folder 1-22
      Location: Office Journals
    • Description: Volumes 10-15: pp. 01637-02453
      Dates: 1952 October 1-1954 April 1
      Container: Box 3, Folder 1-22
      Location: Office Journals
    • Description: Volumes 16-22: pp. 02454-03322
      Dates: 1954 April 1-1955 December 31
      Container: Box 4, Folder 1-24
      Location: Office Journals
    • Description: Volumes 23-28: pp. 03323-04271
      Dates: 1955 December 31-1957 June 30
      Container: Box 5, Folder 1-26
      Location: Office Journals
    • Description: Volumes 29-34: pp. 04272-05247
      Dates: 1957 June 30-1958 December 31
      Container: Box 6, Folder 1-27
      Location: Office Journals
    • Description: Volumes 35-40: pp. 05248-06187
      Dates: 1958 December 31-1960 April 1
      Container: Box 7, Folder 1-25
      Location: Office Journals
    • Description: Volumes 41-45: pp. 06188-07173
      Dates: 1960 April 1-1961 June 30
      Container: Box 8, Folder 1-26
      Location: Office Journals
    • Description: Volumes 46-50: pp. 07174-08079
      Dates: 1961 July 1-1962 August 12
      Container: Box 9, Folder 1-23
      Location: Office Journals
    • Description: Volumes 50-55: pp. 08080-08925
      Dates: 1962 August 13-1963 September 30
      Container: Box 10, Folder 1-27
      Location: Office Journals
    • Description: Volumes 56-58: pp. 08926-09416
      Dates: 1963 October 1-1964 June 30
      Container: Box 11, Folder 1-12
      Location: Office Journals

  • Travel Journals

    Container: Series 2

    • Dates: 1953 July 8-September 1
      Container: Box 12, Volume 1
      Location: Travel Journals
    • Dates: 1953 September 2-October 7
      Container: Box 12, Volume 2
      Location: Travel Journals
    • Description: Notes
      Dates: 1953 September 7-October 5
      Container: Box 12, Volume 3
      Location: Travel Journals
    • Dates: 1958 August 6-September 1
      Container: Box 12, Volume 4
      Location: Travel Journals
    • Dates: 1958 September 2-20
      Container: Box 12, Volume 5
      Location: Travel Journals
    • Dates: 1959 October 4-November 4
      Container: Box 12, Volume 6
      Location: Travel Journals
    • Description: Notes, Addresses, etc.
      Dates: 1959 October 4-November 13
      Container: Box 12, Volume 7
      Location: Travel Journals
    • Dates: 1963 April 17-1964 February 5
      Container: Box 12, Volume 8
      Location: Travel Journals
    • Dates: 1965 May 26-October 9
      Container: Box 12, Volume 9
      Location: Travel Journals
    • Dates: 1965 October 11-1966 May 10
      Container: Box 12, Volume 10
      Location: Travel Journals


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