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University of Utah

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Administrative History

The University of Utah (1892- ) is a public university in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The University was established in 1850 by Brigham Young as the University of Deseret. The building which housed the University changed over time and the title became the University of Utah in 1892. The University offers more than one hundred undergraduate majors and more than ninety graduate degree programs. It is Utah’s oldest institution of higher education. The University moved to its current location in 1900.

Citation:
Wikipedia.org, accessed May 8, 2013 (University of Utah, est. 1850.) (established in 1850 by Brigham Young as the University of Deseret; building which housed the University changed over time; became the University of Utah in 1892; University offers more than one hundred undergraduate majors and more than ninety graduate degree programs; Utah’s oldest institution of higher education; moved to its current location in 1900. )

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

Richard Roswell Lyman papers, 1918-1937

 Series — Box 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197232485794]
Identifier: MSS 1079 Series 1
Scope and Contents Includes various biographical materials and memorabilia, journals, and writings. Personal memorabilia include a patriarchial blessing by John Brown, a photograph of Lyman cemetery lot, funeral services for Richard R. Lyman, and an autograph book for Brigham Young Academy. Five journals belonging to Richard R. Lyman are also included. The journals cover only a small segment of his life, that from 1918 to 1937 with important gaps. The early journals record his daily activities and also served...
Dates: 1918-1937
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1079, Richard Roswell Lyman papers

Richard Roswell Lyman writings, undated

 Series — Box 2: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232485802]
Identifier: MSS 1079 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains typescripts used in preparation of "Biography of Francis M. Lyman, Apostle, 1840-1919", by Albert R. Lyman, published in 1958. Manuscript contains a history of the family's beginnings in New England, their involvement in early Church history, their journeys to Utah and resettlements in California, southern Utah, and central Utah.

Dates: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1079, Richard Roswell Lyman papers

Talmage family papers, approximately 1950-1980, 1884-1931

 Series
Identifier: MSS 229 Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains genealogical charts, family histories, and other family papers. A large portion of this series consists of short stories written by Susa Amelia Talmage, James E. Talmage's youngest sister. Most of the material dates from 1884 to 1931, with some additional family materials from approximately 1954 to 1978.

Dates: approximately 1950-1980; 1884-1931
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 229, James E. Talmage papers

Thomas O'Dea biographical materials, 1938-1971

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197225505632], Folder: 1-3
Identifier: MSS 1417 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains clippings about O'Dea, resumes and lists of publications, articles, and speeches about O'Dea.

Dates: 1938-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1417, Thomas F. O'Dea papers

Thomas O'Dea conference and lecture activities, 1952-1972

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1417 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains paper drafts, programs, correspondence, and other materials related to professional conferences in the fields of sociology and religion. Materials date from between 1952 and 1972.

Dates: 1952-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1417, Thomas F. O'Dea papers

Thomas O'Dea correspondence, approximately 1960-1974

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1417 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence by O'Dea, primarily related to his academic work and professional service. Materials date from between approximately 1960 and 1974.

Dates: approximately 1960-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1417, Thomas F. O'Dea papers

Thomas O'Dea journals, correspondence, and other personal papers, 1960-1973

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1417 Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains journals (chronological) and biographical sketches, legal papers (including divorce and custody papers), and photographs.

Dates: 1960-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1417, Thomas F. O'Dea papers

Thomas O'Dea miscellaneous papers, 1949-1971

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1417 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains collected bibliographies (by subject), book catalogs and publicity (by publisher or dealer), news clippings (by subject), and "sundry items" (notes, check stubs and financial papers, photos, etc.).

Dates: 1949-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1417, Thomas F. O'Dea papers

Thomas O'Dea research materials, 1929-1971

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1417 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains notes, memorandums, interviews, and other research materials gathered or compiled by O'Dea. Includes research on Ramah, New Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Materials date from between 1929 and 1971.

Dates: 1929-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1417, Thomas F. O'Dea papers

Thomas O'Dea sound tapes, 1968-1971

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1417 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of professional lectures and music, collected by O'Dea.

Dates: 1968-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1417, Thomas F. O'Dea papers

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