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Ricks College (Rexburg, Idaho)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1923 - 2001

Administrative History

Ricks College (1923-2001) was a religious two-year college in Rexburg, Idaho. Previously known as Ricks Normal College, the institution was later renamed as Brigham Young University-Idaho.

Citation:
Reeser, G.D. Idaho authors, 1990: t.p. (Ricks College; Rexburg, Idaho)

LC data base, 5-29-91 (hdg.: Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho)

BYU-Idaho website, via WWW, May 9, 2003 (summer of 1917 the school became Ricks Normal College; in 1923, the school became known as Ricks College; in 2001 became Brigham Young University-Idaho)

Not found: Brigham Young University-Idaho Catalog, 2001-2002: cover, p. 6, etc. (BYU-IDAHO); Students rays, 1918: t.p. (Ricks Normal College)

Found in 51 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President memorabilia, 1980-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 24
Scope and Contents Contains memorabilia from Brigham Young University during the Holland presidency (1980-1989). Many of the artifacts highlight Jeffrey R. Holland and his wife Patricia's work for the University, such as a candelabra that was given by "Jerusalem Friends". Other pieces of memorabilia include gifts from international and other national universities, plaques from BYU Sports teams and other organizations, postcards, flags, and medallions. Also includes Holland's business cards, selected talks, and...
Dates: 1980-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records

Office of the President outgoing correspondence, 1989-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence that documents Lee's responses to campus officials and other people. Subjects covered include the closing of the library school, Lee's cancer and related illnesses, devotional and forum addresses, as well as athletics.

Dates: 1989-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records

Office of the President oversize materials, 1989-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains memorabilia, plaques, and pictures given to Lee.

Dates: 1989-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records

Office of the President records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 925
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence, speeches, and other materials from Lee's service as university president. The materials document campus administration, including planning for devotionals and forums, athletics, and other activities. Major subjects include university relations, admissions and records, athletics, the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, the honor and dress codes, and other related issues. Also includes minutes to Board of Trustees meetings.Materials date from between 1989 and...
Dates: 1989-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records

Office of the President records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1030
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, memoranda, and reports between Jeffrey R. Holland and various university and church leadership and other personnel. Major subjects include university relations, university development, admissions and records, the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, and the role of religious education at Brigham Young University. Materials date from 1974-1989.

Dates: 1972-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records

Office of the President speeches, 1989-1995

 Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains copies of speeches and other addresses given by Rex and Janet Lee at Brigham Young University campus events.

Dates: Other: 1989-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records

Office of the President travel itineraries, 1989-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains the travel itineraries for Lee.

Dates: 1989-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records

Rex E. Lee speeches, 1989-1995

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains speeches, talks, and articles by Rex E. Lee.

Dates: 1989-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President speeches

Ricks College faculty newsletters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230329408]
Identifier: MSS SC 2968
Scope and Contents

Incomplete run of newsletters, 20 August 1968-14 April 1971. Referred to as "Faculty Association Newsletter" until 1970-71 school year, when it was renamed "Ricks College Faculty Newsletter."

Dates: 1968-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ricks College faculty newsletters

Life story of Anna Evert Terry

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230331487]
Identifier: MSS SC 3023
Scope and Contents

Life story interviewed by daughter Anna Marie Andrew. Contains memories of her childhood; attendance at BYU; teaching sewing at Ricks Academy and at BYU; marriage; life in Idaho; and information on her husband and other family members. Also includes plat maps of early Antelope (Idaho) area.

Dates: 1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Life story of Anna Evert Terry

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