J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library
Dates
- Existence: 1961 - 1973
Administrative History
The J. Reuben Clark, Jr. Library (1961-1973) served as the university library at Brigham Young University.
The library was renamed as the Clark Library in 1961, following the construction of a new library building. The library was later renamed as the Harold B. Lee Library in 1973. Library directors included S. Lyman Tyler (1961-1966) and Donald K. Nelson (1966-1973).
Citation:
Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 3, p. 225 (J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library).They made Mormon history, 1968: p. 345 (BYU Library).
Harold B. Lee Library Web site, Apr. 14, 2009 (J. Reuben Clark Library dedicated in 1962; renamed Harold B. Lee Library in 1973).
Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Apr. 14, 2009 (J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library previously known as Brigham Young University Library).
Brigham Young University organizational history, July 12, 2012 (J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library; Library renamed as Clark Library in 1961 with new building; directors: S. Lyman Tyler (1961-1966), Donald K. Nelson (1966-1973); responsible for maintaining library collections; director reported to university president; library renamed the Lee Library in 1973).
Its Alumni Directory, 1962: Leroy and Ann W. Fulton (University Library).
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Daily Universe announcement of the new BYU library
Harold B. Lee Library records
Includes files of the various departments within the library. Contains correspondence, reports, newsclippings, publications, statistics and minutes. Also includes information concerning the J. Reuben Clark, Jr. Library and Brigham Young University Library.
Harold B. Lee Library records
Contains records on the Harold B. Lee Library regarding the Library Administrative Offices, various committees, the new addition, personnel, and collection development. Materials include correspondence, minutes, reports, instrument of gift forms, and an assortment of plaques. Dates from 1954 to 2012.
Physical Plant Department general files, 1947-1987
Contains general files from the Physical Plant Department including, records, histories, contracts, building documents, and other information from college sites such as, Brigham Young University, BYU-Hawaii, LDS Business College, Ogden Center, Ricks College, Weber College, and University of Utah. Materials dated from 1954 to 1976.
University Communications files on libraries, 1958-1999
Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerning Libraries at Brigham Young University from 1958 to 1998. Topics include the Glenn and Olive Nelson Library, the L. Tom Perry Special Collections, the building and administration of the Harold B. Lee Library, and Harold B. Lee Library friends, fund-raising and scholarships.