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University of Utah Middle East Center records, 1961-1987

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Utah. Middle East Center
Title
University of Utah Middle East Center records
Dates
1961-1987 (inclusive)
Quantity
22.25 linear feet
Collection Number
Acc0464
Summary
The Middle East Center was established in 1960 with financial support from the U.S. Office of Education to coordinate an interdisciplinary program of language and area studies. During the period covered by these records, Khosrow Mostafi served as director. The bulk of this collection consists of Mostafi's professional correspondence with friends and colleagues, memoranda, reports, and other material.
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 Middle East Center was established in 1960 to coordinate an interdisciplinary program of Middle East language and area studies. Dr. Aziz Atiya was the first director, followed by professors Khosrow Mostofi and Lee Bean in 1967 and 1983, respectively.

The Middle East Center grew rapidly in three phases until federal funds began to dry up in the mid 1970's. According to a report presented by Khosrow Mostofi to the Institutional Council in 1977 (see Box 1, folder 1), Dr. Aziz Atiya's initial priorty was the acquisition of the major research library he considered essential for the development of a successful graduate program. After 1967, Khosrow Mostofi emphasized the development of a degree program, expansion of the curriculum, and the recruitment of faculty. Mostofi also worked to establish ties with foreign universities to broaden opportunities for American students. The first of many overseas Summer programs sponsored by the Middle East Center was organized at the University of Tehran in 1970.

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Content Description

Generated during Khosrow Mostofi's tenure as director (1967-1983), the bulk of this collection consists of his professional correspondence with friends and colleagues (some of whom were among the leading intellectuals of the day in the Near and Middle East), memoranda, reports, and other material. These records relate to a wide variety of subjects, including curriculum, faculty, students, development, and the Middle East library, as well as the many conferences, workshops, Summer programs overseas (the American Center for Iranian Studies in Iran, North African Center for Arabic Studies, and Utah Educators' Egyptian Program), and guest artists and lecturers sponsored wholly or in part by the Middle East Center.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: University of Utah Middle East Center records, Acc. 464, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Acc. 464.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection was arranged under four basic headings: Miscellaneous Middle East Center and Middle East Library Files; Correspondence Files and Individual Files. The folders in each section were arranged alphabetically and items were arranged chronologically within the folders.

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Detailed Description of the Collection


2004

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