Research Division records
Collection
Identifier: UA 1354
Scope and Contents note
The collection contains reports, notes, correspondence, memorandums, awards, and financial records from the Research Division during 1954-1985. The materials pertain to research and faculty.
Dates
- 1960-1985
Creator
- Brigham Young University. Research Division (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
Restricted. Closed for 50 years from the date of creation of the records, and thereafter open to the public in accordance with the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Restriction Policy. Requests to access restricted materials in the University Archives should be submitted to the University Archivist.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Research Division records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Administrative History
The Research Division was established on 28 April 1921 by Brigham Young University President Franklin Harris to encourage the investigation of new truth, particularly subjects that were important to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Extent
20 cartons (20 linear ft.)
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
Language
English
Abstract
The collection contains reports, notes, correspondence, memorandums, awards, and financial records from the Research Division during 1954-1985. The materials pertain to research and faculty.
Arrangement note
The collection has been arranged into two series. I. Research Division reports, 1954-1979. II. Research Division department records, 1960-1985. The materials have been left in the original order in which they were found. This order appears to be grouped into like subject.
Custodial History note
Found in the Stacks in May 2007.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Found; Stacks; May 2007.
Appraisal note
Departmental records (University Archives collecting policy, July 2003).
Processing Information note
Processed; Stephanie Christiansen; May 2007.
Processed; Matthew Leavitt; May 2009.
Processed; Matthew Leavitt; May 2009.
Creator
- Brigham Young University. Research Division (Organization)
- Title
- Register of Research Division records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Matthew Leavitt
- Date
- 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States