Office of the President executive assistant records on Title IX and the Equal Rights Amendment, 1975-1978

Series

Identifier: UA 657 Series 4

Staff Only

Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence by the President's Office on Title IX and the ERA boycott.

Dates

1975-1978

Creator

Brigham Young University. Office of the President (creator, Organization)
Rasmus, Carolyn J. (contributor, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted. Closed for 70 years from the end date of the administration, 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 the Office of the President executive assistant records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

From the Collection:

Carolyn Rasmus of the College of Physical Education was appointed Assistant to the President in June 1979. She served in this capacity for Presidents Oaks and Holland until May 1984. As Assistant to the President, Dr. Rasmus chaired the committee which oversaw all University committees. Much of the President's correspondence, was addressed by Dr. Rasmus. Title IX and the housing controversy were also addressed by the Assistant to the President. Dr. Rasmus was the first woman to serve on the Faculty Advisory Council. During the tenure of Dr. Rasmus, the title of Assistant to the President was changed to Executive Assistant to the President.