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University of Utah State College of Education records, 1944-1960

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Utah. State College of Education
Title
University of Utah State College of Education records
Dates
1944-1960 (inclusive)
1950-1959 (bulk)
Quantity
4.25 linear ft
Collection Number
Acc0370
Summary
The State College of Education at the University of Utah was by state law the official "State School of Education." This collection contains memoranda, meeting minutes, and reports concerning the administration of the State College of Education. Included are the chronological files of Dean Don A. Orton. Also included are files of the Summer School (1954-1959) and meeting minutes and booklists of the Utah State Textbook Commission of which Don A. Orton was a member.
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 State College of Education at the University of Utah was by state law the official "State School of Education." Holders of teachers diplomas were authorized to teach in the public schools without further examination. The name was changed from State School of Education in 1948. In 1968 the present name of Graduate School of Education was adopted. During the period covered by these records, John T. Wahlquist (1941-1952) and Don A. Orton (1952-1960) served as dean.

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Content Description

This collection contains memoranda, meeting minutes, and reports concerning the administration of the State College of Education. Included are the chronological files of Dean Don A. Orton. Also included are files of the Summer School (1954-1959) and meeting minutes and booklists of the Utah State Textbook Commission of which Don A. Orton was a member.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: University of Utah State College of Education records, Acc. 370, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Acc. 370.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Education--Study and teaching--Utah--History--Sources
  • Teachers, Training of--Utah--History--Sources
  • Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources

Personal Names

  • Orton, Don A., 1918-
  • Wahlquist, John T. (John Thomas), 1899-

Corporate Names

  • University of Utah--Archives
  • University of Utah--Curricula
  • University of Utah--Faculty
  • University of Utah. Graduate School of Education (contributor)
  • University of Utah. Summer School
  • Utah. State Textbook Commission

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Lists
  • Memorandums
  • Minutes
  • Reports


2004

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