Contains correspondence concerning research, ancient studies collections, facilities, public affairs attachments such as a theological analysis of the Dreamworks production of Prince of Egypt, and other institutional activities. Series also includes incoming and outgoing correspondence involving Hugh Nibley, S. Kent Brown, R. Douglas Phillips, Pat Ward, C. Wilfred Griggs, and others from 1968-2005.

Contains meeting minutes for the Ancient Studies Institute from 1973-1983.

Contains proposals, outlines, and other material concerning the origin and purpose of the Ancient Studies Institute, the reasons for its locaton in the Harold B. Lee Library, and the associated bylaws. Also includes approval memoranda from the Office of President Oaks, and some notes taken in Hugh Nibley's short hand from 1972-1998.

Contains administrative records relating to the collection of the Ancient Studies Institute records, 1997-2004.

Contains policies and proposals for the Ancient Studies Library. Includes a Collection Development Policy Statement of Ancient Studies Materials and a list of holdings from 1984 and a letter from 1997.