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Bruce S. Jenkins papers, 1974-1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Jenkins, Bruce S.
Title
Bruce S. Jenkins papers
Dates
1974-1996 (inclusive)
Quantity
4 boxes, (1.5 linear feet)
Collection Number
ACCN 1630
Summary
The Bruce S. Jenkins papers (1974-1996) consist of speeches given during his career as a United States District Judge along with articles featuring Jenkins.
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

Judge Bruce S. Jenkins was a native to Salt Lake City, Utah and received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Utah. Jenkins continued to receive his Juris Doctorate from the University of Utah Collegeof Law in 1952. Jenkins served as a clerk for a member of Utah's Supreme Court, an Assistant State Attorney General, a Deputy Prosecutor for Salt Lake County, and was engaged in private practice from 1952-1965.

In in 1958, Judge Jenkins was appointed to the Utah Senate and continued to be re-elected twice. He was the Minority Leader for the Utah State Senate then became the President of the Utah State Senate. In 1965, Jenkins was then appointed Bankruptcy Judge to the United States District Court, District of Utah. Judge Jenkins continued to be nominated as United States District Judge by President Jimmy Carter and then confirmed by the Unites States Senate (1978). Judge Jenkins also held the position of Chief Judge from 1984-1993. As of, 2015, Jenkins holds the title of Senior Judge of the United States District Courts, District of Utah.

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Content Description

The Bruce S. Jenkins papers consist of speeches given by Judge Jenkins as United Stated District Court Judge and Chief Judge. The collection also contains articles featuring Judge Jenkins, a biographical summary and the original index of documents.

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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

Arrangement

This collection is arranged with the original document index as well as Judge Jenkin's collected articles. The documents are then followed by Jenkins personal, academic, and Bar Association speeches. The final documents in the collection are speeches given at organizational events and at various symposiums, meetings, and seminars.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated by Bruce S. Jenkins in 1997.

Processing Note

Processed by Esabelle Khaosanga in 2015.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Judges--Utah

Personal Names

  • Jenkins, Bruce S.--Archives

Form or Genre Terms

  • Articles
  • Biographies
  • Speeches
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