Alvin L. Gittins papers, 1945-1981
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gittins, Alvin L., 1922-1981
- Title
- Alvin L. Gittins papers
- Dates
- 1945-1981 (inclusive)19451981
1950-1977 (bulk)19501977 - Quantity
- 1.25 feet
- Collection Number
- Acc0376
- Summary
- Alvin Gittins was a professor of art at the University of Utah from 1947 until his death in 1981. He served as Head of the Art Department from 1956 until 1962. Gittins had also gained a reputation as an internationally known portraitist. This collection contains materials from art courses taught by Gittins, memoranda, reports, announcements, and procedure statements, meeting minutes of the Faculty Council, and general correspondence from the Department of Art.
- Repository
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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
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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
Content Description
This collection contains syllabi and examinations for art courses taught by Alvin L. Gittins. Included are memoranda, reports, announcements, and procedure statements sent by the administration to members of the faculty. Also included are meeting minutes of the Faculty Council (1953-1962) of which Alvin Gittins was a member, and a small quantity of general correspondence from the Department of Art (1950-1956).
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Alvin L. Gittins papers, Acc. 376, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations:Acc. 376.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Art Department Faculty Meetings to Departmental Re-Evaluation
Container: Box 1
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Description: Art Department Faculty MeetingsDates: 1956-1962Container: Folder 1
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Description: Art History Lecture NotesDates: undatedContainer: Folder 2
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Description: Beck vs. Art Department
(folders 3-6 are restricted)
Dates: 1973-1979Container: Folder 3-6 -
Description: Bioengineering DepartmentDates: 1979-1981Container: Folder 7-8
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Description: Biomedical Illustration - University Studies ProposalDates: 1975 April 15Container: Folder 9
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Description: Committee on Credits and Admissions
(folder 10 is restricted)
Dates: 1953-1962Container: Folder 10 -
Description: Committees (Miscellaneous) - Papers and ReportsDates: 1953-1975Container: Folder 11
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Description: Curriculum - Class ScheduleDates: 1945-1956Container: Folder 12
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Description: Curriculum StudyDates: 1962-1965Container: Folder 13
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Description: Department CorrespondenceDates: 1950-1956Container: Folder 14-18
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Description: Department Heads of the University College MinutesDates: 1957-1960Container: Folder 19
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Description: Department ReviewsDates: 1980Container: Folder 20
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Description: Departmental Re-EvaluationDates: 1975Container: Folder 21
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Education Committee to Graduate Council
Container: Box 2
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Description: Education Committee MinutesDates: 1958-1960Container: Folder 1
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Description: Education Department PapersDates: 1959-1962Container: Folder 2
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Description: Extension Division ClassesDates: 1949-1959Container: Folder 3
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Description: Faculty Conference CommitteeDates: 1978-1979Container: Folder 4
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Description: Faculty Council MinutesDates: 1953 November-1962 JanuaryContainer: Folder 5-8
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Description: Faculty Grade TabulationsDates: 1956-1980Container: Folder 9
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Description: Faculty LoadsDates: 1958-1961Container: Folder 10-11
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Description: Faculty MemorandaDates: 1950-1968Container: Folder 12
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Description: Faculty - MiscellaneousDates: 1951Container: Folder 13
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Description: Fine Arts Faculty MinutesDates: 1954-1962; 1975Container: Folder 14
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Description: Graduate CouncilDates: 1979-1980Container: Folder 15-16
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Graduation Data to Tests
Container: Box 3
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Description: Graduation DataDates: 1949-1957; 1976Container: Folder 1-3
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Description: Personal EvaluationDates: 1962Container: Folder 4
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Description: Regulations, Faculty CodeDates: 1958-1960Container: Folder 5
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Description: Retention, Promotion, Tenure PoliciesDates: 1958-1980Container: Folder 6
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Description: Student - MiscellaneousDates: 1957-1980Container: Folder 7
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Description: SyllabusDates: 1971-1972Container: Folder 8
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Description: Teaching ScheduleDates: 1957-1977Container: Folder 9
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Description: TestsDates: 1957-1977Container: Folder 10
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Art--Study and teaching--Utah--History--Sources
- Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Gittins, Alvin L., 1922-1981--Archives
Corporate Names
- University of Utah--Archives
- University of Utah--Faculty
- University of Utah. Art Dept.
Form or Genre Terms
- Announcements
- Correspondence
- Examinations
- Memorandums
- Minutes
- Reports
- Syllabi
