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J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1961 - 1973

Biography

The J. Reuben Clark, Jr. Library (1961-1973) served as the university library at Brigham Young University.

The library was renamed as the Clark Library in 1961, following the construction of a new library building. The library was later renamed as the Harold B. Lee Library in 1973. Library directors included S. Lyman Tyler (1961-1966) and Donald K. Nelson (1966-1973).

Citation:
Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 3, p. 225 (J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library).

They made Mormon history, 1968: p. 345 (BYU Library).

Harold B. Lee Library Web site, Apr. 14, 2009 (J. Reuben Clark Library dedicated in 1962; renamed Harold B. Lee Library in 1973).

Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Apr. 14, 2009 (J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library previously known as Brigham Young University Library).

Brigham Young University organizational history, July 12, 2012 (J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library; Library renamed as Clark Library in 1961 with new building; directors: S. Lyman Tyler (1961-1966), Donald K. Nelson (1966-1973); responsible for maintaining library collections; director reported to university president; library renamed the Lee Library in 1973).

Its Alumni Directory, 1962: Leroy and Ann W. Fulton (University Library).

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Harold B. Lee Library historical records, 1961-2013

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1242 Series 9
Scope and Contents Contains research documents collected by H. Julene Butler for the history of the Harold B. Lee Library, such as notes, articles, and website printouts, copies of memorandums, committee records, past written histories, manuals and instructions, and other library records. Includes computer media, such as USB drives, DVD and compact discs, and floppy disks. Also contains a later compilation of historical records on library administration by others, including Administrative Council minutes....
Dates: 1961-2013
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1242, Harold B. Lee Library records

Harold B. Lee Library photographs and negatives of library picnic, approximately 1970-1985

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1242 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains color film negatives of a library picnic dating approximately from the years 1970 to 1985.

Dates: approximately 1970-1985
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1242, Harold B. Lee Library records

Harold B. Lee Library plaques, 1965-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1242 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains a series of plaques dedicated to former faculty members of Brigham Young University, including Marcus Bach and Professor Joseph S. Werlin. Materials dated 1965 to 1995.

Dates: 1965-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1242, Harold B. Lee Library records

Harold B. Lee Library records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1242
Scope and Contents

Contains records on the Harold B. Lee Library regarding the Library Administrative Offices, various committees, the new addition, personnel, collection development, and research on the history of the library. Materials include correspondence, minutes, reports, instrument of gift forms, and an assortment of plaques. Dates from 1954 to 2015.

Dates: 1954-2015
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Harold B. Lee Library records

Harold B. Lee Library reports and procedures, 1954-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1242 Series 3
Scope and Contents Contains a variety of reports regarding the Harold B. Lee Library from 1954-2007. Materials include annual reports, analyses, and self-study reports and procedural reports from various library departments and committees. Also contains records relating to the building of the J. Reuben Clark Library in 1962 and the 1974 addition. These materials include promotional material such as overheads, audio tracks, and copies of speeches made at the dedication. Additional materials include general...
Dates: 1954-2007
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1242, Harold B. Lee Library records

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