L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives
Dates
- Existence: 1999-
Administrative History
The L. Tom Perry Special Collections University Archives (1999- ) preserves records documenting the history of Brigham Young University and its people as well as their impact on the Latter-day Saint Church and society.
The University Archives is responsible for processing and managing university related records and assisting patrons and university administrators access these materials. The materials that compose the University Archives are either transferred directly from departments within the university or donated, often by alumni or former professors.
In 1999, when the Department of Special Collections and Manuscripts became the L. Tom Perry Special Collections, the University Archives became the unit it is today.
Citation:
UPB files, April 11, 2013 (University Archives; 1999, with the formation of the L. Tom Perry Special collections, the University Archives became its own unit)L. Tom Perry Special collection website, via WWW, viewed Nov. 21, 2013 (University Archives; preserves records documenting the history of Brigham Young University and it’s people as well as their impact on the Latter-day Saint Church and society; responsible for processing and managing university related records and assisting patrons and university administrators access these materials)
Found in 18 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 microfilm system reference
Contains newspaper clippings, magazine articles, handbooks, manuals, memoranda, and cost estimates referring to the introduction of microfilming and microfiche technologies to libraries and the public. Materials were compiled by Hollis Scott, University Archivist.
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.
University Archives scrapbooks
Contains newspaper clippings about the University Archives.
Additional filters:
- Type
- Archival Object 9
- Collection 9
- Subject
- Colleges and Universities 13
- Education 13
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 8
- Archives -- Utah -- Provo 6
- Letters 5
- Records -- Management 5
- Biographies 3
- Handbooks and manuals 2
- Lists 2
- Memorandums 2
- Minutes (Records) 2
- Oral histories 2
- Reports 2
- Speeches, addresses, etc. 2
- Archives -- Acquisitions -- Utah -- Provo 1
- Archives -- Conservation and restoration 1
- Archives -- Processing -- Utah -- Provo 1
- Archives -- Utah -- Provo -- Photographs 1
- Articles 1
- Blank forms 1
- College teachers -- Utah -- Provo 1
- Files (Records) 1
- Microfiches 1
- Microfilms 1
- Newsletters 1
- Pamphlets 1
- Photographs 1
- Publications 1
- Research (Documents) 1
- Scrapbooks 1
- Social Life and Customs 1
- Sports and Recreation 1 + ∧ less