Harold B. Lee Library. Department of Special Collections & Manuscripts
Dates
- Existence: 1990 - 1999
Biography
The Department of Special Collections and Manuscripts (1990-1999) collected and preserved rare and important materials including: books, pamphlets, prints, photographs, manuscripts, diaries, journals, papers, music scores, university records, and other things.
In 1990 the Harold B. Lee Library Special Collections department and the Archives and Manuscripts department were combined to create the Special Collections and Manuscripts department. The Chair of Special Collections and Manuscripts was Scott Duvall (1990-1999). In 1997 Scott Duvall was appointed Assistant University Librarian for Special Collections. He acted as both department Chair and Assistant University Librarian from 1997-1999. In 1999, due to a generous donation, the department was moved to the basement of the Library and renamed L. Tom Perry Special Collections.
The materials in the Department of Special Collections and Manuscripts were highly regulated. Those that wished to view these materials were required to use the reading rooms, viewing the materials with supervision. Anyone, student, faculty, or visitor could use the materials in the Department. In 1991 the Department of Special Collections and Manuscripts was headed by a department chair who reported directly to the University Librarian. The Department of Special Collections was located on the fourth floor of the Harold B. Lee Library, where reading rooms serviced faculty, students, and visitors with the opportunity to use the artifacts in Special Collections. Between 1997-1999 the chair served as both department chair and Assistant University Librarian for Special Collections.
Citation:
Its William Henry Jackson, 1866-1953, 1991: t.p. (Harold B. Lee Library, Department of Special Collections & Manuscripts) leaf 1 (Special Collections and Manuscripts Department, Brigham Young University Library)Amer. library dir., 1993-94 (under Provo, Utah, Brigham Young Univ.: Harold B. Lee Library; Spec Coll & Mss)
Phone call to the Dept., 12/17/96 (in Feb. 1991 Special Collections merged with the Dept. of Archives and Manuscripts to form the Dept. of Special Collections and Manuscripts)
Organizational History Project, February 6, 2013 (Harold B. Lee Library. Dept. of Special Collections and Manuscripts: Dates and general information regarding functions)
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections chair records, 1986-2011
L. Tom Perry Special Collections exhibit records, 1998-2018
Contains photographs of the Helen Foster Snow exhibit and presentation held in Special Collections, photographs and guest book used in the Helen Foster Snow exhibit, programs, fliers, posters, and other material for or related to the Helen Foster Snow exhibit. Dated 1998 to 2001. Also contains email printouts, notes, a compact disc, and fliers related to the BYU and the Great War exhibit, dated 2017 to 2018.
L. Tom Perry Special Collections project records, 2002-2019
L. Tom Perry Special Collections project records on INDI, 2005-2008
Contains development and design documents, correspondence, and presentations related to the INDI (Integrated Digital Special Collections) project to develop automated archival management software. Also includes the design documentation for the proposed INDI-lite project. Materials date from 2005 to 2008.
L. Tom Perry Special Collections project records on Motion Picture Archives Film Series, 2002-2015
Includes a collection of CDs and DVDs containing files pertaining to the L. Tom Perry Special Collections's Motion Picture Film Series. On these disks are movie poster backdrops, and recordings on discussions of important individuals pertaining to the series, including James Stewart, Cecil B. DeMille, and others. Materials dated 2002-2015.
University Archives correspondence on collection development, 1998-2012
Correspondence files primarily contain correspondence, lists, and photographs to and from the University Archivist regarding materials held in the University Archives. Materials date from between 1998 and 2012.
University Archives general correspondence, 1986-2010
Correspondence contains letters and memos to and from the Brigham Young University Archives. Materials date from between 1986 and 2010.
University Archives general office files, 1969-2004
Contains publications, paperwork, lists, and correspondence regarding the archival process. The materials focus on the preservation, organization, and policies regarding the University Archives. Materials date from between 1969 and 2004.
University Archives general records, 1949-2002
Contains files covering a variety of topics related to the history of Brigham Young University. Materials contained include clippings, meeting minutes, reports, and correspondence. Materials date from between 1949 and 2002.
University Archives records on records management, 1982-2013
Contains correspondence, reports, papers, handbooks, and transfer records. Materials document the relationship between University Archives and University Records Management. Materials date from between 1982 and 2013.