Charles Redd Center for Western Studies
Administrative History
The Charles Redd Center for Western Studies (1972- ) was created for the expansion of area and ethnic studies.
The Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University was created in 1972 in response to the growing interest and awareness of area and ethnic studies. Organized through donations by Charles and Annaley Redd, the center encourages the study of Intermountain and Mountain West regions, promoting publications, lectures, classes, and oral history study. The Center includes a variety of disciplines, including history, geography, sociology, anthropology, politics, economics, literature, art, folklore, range science, forestry, biology, and popular culture.
Citation:
Redd Center website, via WWW, October 11, 2013 (created 1972; expansion of area and ethnic studies; organized through donations by Charles and Annaley Redd; encourages study of Intermountain and Mountain West regions; promotes publications, lectures, classes, and oral history study; variety of disciplines; history; geography; sociology; anthropology; politics; economics; literature; art; folklore; range science; forestry; biology; popular culture)Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Charles Redd Center for Western Studies director personal papers, 1978-1991
Materials include correspondence, reports, articles, research notes, and lecture notes from Director Thomas G. Alexander. The materials pertain to Alexander's time as a teacher in the Department of History and as Director of the Redd Center. Dated 1978-1991.
Charles Redd Center for Western Studies director records, 1970-1996
Materials include correspondence, reports, notes, articles, and budgets from the Office of the Director. The materials pertain to Thomas G. Alexander's time as director and teacher. Included are professional papers and personal papers. Dated 1970-1996.