Oaks, Dallin H.
Dates
- Existence: 1932-
Biographical History
Dallin H. Oaks (1932- ) a native of Provo, Utah, served as president of Brigham Young University, a Utah Supreme Court justice, and apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Dallin H. Oaks was born on August 12, 1932 in Provo, Utah. Dallin H. Oaks was married on June 24, 1952 to June Dixon. They had six children. June passed away in July 1998 of cancer. Oaks remarried on August 25, 2000 to Kristen Meredith McMain. Oaks graduated from Brigham Young University in 1954 with a degree in accounting. He went on to graduate from the University of Chicago Law School in 1957. He practiced law and taught law in Chicago, including working on the University of Chicago Law faculty in 1961.
He was nominated president of Brigham Young University and served from 1971 to 1980. Following his presidency he served as a justice of the Utah Supreme Court from 1980 until 1984. Upon his resignation from the Utah Supreme Court Oaks began service as an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Citation:
His The effects of Griffin v. Illinois on the States' administration ... 1957.Recent events involving church history and forged documents, 1987: t.p. (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Council of the Twelve, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)
Cont. authors (Oaks, Dallin H(arris) 1932-; b. 8-12-1932, Provo, Utah; President of Brigham Young University and lawyer)
Info. converted from 678, 20120924 (b. 1932)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, website viewed December 17, 2012 (Dallin H. Oaks; Biographical history and information concerning his career and personal life)
Found in 113 Collections and/or Records:
Office of the President records on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971-1980
Office of the President records on the physical plant, 1971-1980
Contains materials related to the physical plant of the Brigham Young University campus. Materials focus on topics such as the upkeep of building, construction of new buildings, security, and decoration for special events. Materials consists of correspondence, reports, and memos detailing problems or concerns about campus and the response on what should be done. Dates range from 1971 to 1980.
Office of the President records on university development, 1971-1980
Contains materials related to the development of programs and facilities at Brigham Young University. The majority of the materials focus on fundraising methods needed for the construction of new buildings, program development, and research opportunities. Gifts from individuals to the university are addressed. The correspondence is primarily between President Oaks and alumni and alumni organizations. Dates range from 1971 to 1980.
Office of the President records on university relations, 1971-1980
Contains materials associated with the aspect of university relations. Materials cover topics such as recruiting, publicity, and visits to the Brigham Young University campus. General public relations are also discussed through newspaper articles and interviews with President Oaks. The correspondence with off-campus performances by the performing arts and their international tours are also included. Dates range from 1971 to 1980.
Office of the President reports and other material, 1971-1980
Contains materials that are reports for specific events or congratulatory items sent to President Oaks on his being appointed president of Brigham Young University. Much of these materials are correspondence. Materials related to Title IX and the athletic programs are also included. These reports include correspondence to athletic program officials and also includes clipping and reports from Title IX proceedings across the country. Dates range from 1971 to 1980.
Office of the President scrapbooks
Looseleaf binders containing newspaper articles, magazine articles, and photographs (some photocopied), reflecting his presidency at Brigham Young University. Compiled by Oaks's secretary, Janet Calder.
Office of the President speeches and resource materials, 1971-1980
Contains the transcripts and copies of speeches made by President Oaks during his time as president of Brigham Young University. The transcripts contains the dates, location, and general audience to whom the speeches were given. Resource materials that were prepared for speeches are included. Dates range from 1971 to 1980.
Oral history interview with Russel B. Swensen
Interview by Mark K. Allen with Russel B. Swensen, Brigham Young University professor of Medieval history and comparative religion, concerning his family life, hobbies, education, early employment, Mormon mission to Germany, athletic participation, Seminary, and teaching at BYU. Swensen gives his impressions of several BYU presidents, and discusses his philosophy of teaching. Includes sound recording and transcript.
Photograph of sign in front of the newly renamed Harold B. Lee Library
Photographs of university trustees
Contains thirty-nine black-and-white photographs of presidents of the Board of Trustees of Brigham Young Academy and University; also views of chairmen of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of BYU. Also includes view of Karl G. Maeser's wife, Anna.