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Parley A. Christiansen papers, 1964-1979

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Christiansen, Parley A.
Title
Parley A. Christiansen papers
Dates
1964-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 1944
Summary
The Parley A. Christensen papers (1964-1979) are a small sampling of his classroom lectures, a memorial and a tribute book. Parley A. Christiansen was the Chair of the English Department at Brigham Young University.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Parley A. Christensen (1888-1968) was the Chair of the English Department at BYU. He married Ruth Jones (1889-1989) in 1915, and there is a memorial award, the Parley A. and Ruth J. Christensen Memorial Award set up for incoming English majors every year.

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Content Description

The Parley A. Christensen papers (1964-1979) are a small sampling of his classroom lectures, a memorial and a tribute book.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of Margaret Sorensen in 2005.

Processing Note

Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2006.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Tribute Book
    Dates: 1964
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Jean Anne Waterstradt, "P. A. Christensen, A Memoir"
    Dates: 1979
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Lecture Notes
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3-8

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Subject Terms

  • College teachers--Utah

Personal Names

  • Christiansen, Parley A.--Archives
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