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A brief history of the BYU Counseling Center

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: UA 5291

Scope and Contents

Contains a brief history of the Brigham Young University Counseling and Career Center written by David W. Smart, Associate Director of the Center. It covers the establishment of the Center in 1946 and traces its history up through 2003.

Dates

  • 1946-2003

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted. Closed for 35 years from the date of creation of the records, and thereafter open to the public in accordance with the University Archives Policy.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical History

The Counseling and Career Center was established in 1946 as a response to the flood of World War II veterans at the Brigham Young University campus. The Center's purpose was to aid students in making wise career choices and adjusting to college life. It contains its operations to this day.

Extent

1 folder (0.03 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Transfered from the Counseling and Career Center in 2007.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transfer; Counseling and Career Center; 2007.

Appraisal

University history (University Archives collecting policy, February 2010).

Title
Register of A brief history of the BYU Counseling Center
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2011 July 13
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. University Archives Repository

Contact:
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