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 6 Collections and/or Records:
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
Contains materials focusing on the activities of the Brigham Young University Archives. Records concerning the acquisition and processing of materials are included, as well as materials regarding the history of Brigham Young University. Dates range from 1949 to 2013.
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.
University Archives reference files, 1960-2006
Contains various materials regarding Brigham Young University and its history. Materials date from between 1960 and 2006.