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University of Utah Alumni Association records, 1891-1976

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Utah. Alumni Association
Title
University of Utah Alumni Association records
Dates
1891-1976 (inclusive)
1927-1963 (bulk)
Quantity
2.75 linear ft
Collection Number
Acc0508
Summary
The Alumni Association has historically carried on a supportive relationship with the student union program at the University. This collection contains office files, correspondence, meeting minutes, and publications documenting the activites of the Alumni Association.
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 Alumni Association has historically carried on a supportive relationship with the student union program at the University of Utah which was exemplified by the financial support that the Association provided for the construction of both the first Student Union Building in 1931 and the Olpin Union in 1957.

Douglas O. Woodruff was an important figure in this historical relationship between the Alumni Association and the Student Unions. During his long career at the University (1927 to 1963), Woodruff served as the Director of the Union Building Drive, 1927; Executive Secretary of the Alumni Association, 1927-1957; Secretary of the Utah Union Building Corporation, 1928-1963; Director of the University of Utah Union, 1931-1963; Director of Food Services, 1940-1956; and Director of the University of Utah development fund, 1945 to 1957. Woodruff is also noted for implementing student building fees which raised revenue for the construction of the Student Unions, serving as Managing Editor of the "Utah Alumnus" magazine from 1927 to 1956, founding the University of Utah's Emeritus Club, and serving as President of the American Association of College Unions from 1947 through 1948.

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Content Description

This collection, spanning from 1891 to 1976, contains articles, biographies, brochures, budgets, certificates, constitutions, correspondence, lists, magazines, memorabilia, memoranda, minutes, pamphlets, papers, policies, reports, songs, and surveys. The material is divided into two parts. The first section, consisting of 1 linear foot, related to the Alumni Association. The second section, consisting of 1.75 linear feet, pertains to the Student Union.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: University of Utah Alumni Association records, Acc. 508, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Acc. 508.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically and chronologically thereunder.

Acquisition Information

This collection came from material donated to the archives by Susan Woodruff, daughter of Douglas Woodruff, in May of 2001.

Separated Materials

This donation included publications and photographs which were transferred to Special Collections.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Student unions--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources
  • Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources

Personal Names

  • Woodruff, Douglas O.

Corporate Names

  • University of Utah--Alumni
  • University of Utah--Archives
  • University of Utah--Buildings

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Minutes
  • Office files


2004

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