Missionary Training Center records on language training, 1967-2017
Scope and Contents
Contains Missionary Training Center records on language training, contains language training materials such as textbooks, audio and video materials, pamphlets, and reference guides for 52 different languages. Materials dated 1967-2017.
Dates
- 1967-2017
Creator
- Missionary Training Center (Provo, Utah) (creator, Organization)
Language of Materials
Contains materials in 52 languages, including Japanese and Spanish.
Conditions Governing Access
Restricted. Closed for 35 years from the date of creation of the records, and thereafter open to the public in accordance with the University Archives Policy.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Missionary Training Center records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the Special Collections Coordinating Committee.
Administrative History
The Missionary Training Center (1978-) in Provo, Utah, trains missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints before they depart to their specific assignments around the world.
The Missionary Training Center began operation in 1978 to replace the Language Training Mission. The campus can house up to 4,000 missionaries at a time. Approximately fifty languages are taught at the MTC by staff composed mostly of returned missionaries.
Extent
4 cartons
2 boxes
3 media boxes
Arrangement
In Part 4 (the newest acquisition), materials are arranged chronologically (for general language training), or alphabetically and then chronologically (for specific languages). Arrangement in other accessions is unknown.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo UT 84602 US