J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1961 - 1973
Administrative History
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 1 Collection or Record:
Harold B. Lee Library administrative records, 1968-2012
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1242 Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains files from the Harold B. Lee Library director's office, later renamed the Library Administrative Offices. Documents include correspondence regarding the 1974 addition of the library, a planning document for library expansion from 1991, the 1975 centennial celebration, and library director's correspondence. Also contains committee and director meeting minutes, as well as records on rank advancement and strategic planning, library assessments, instruments of gift, and other project...
Dates:
1968-2012