Department of Genealogy records
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence and memoranda to and from Norman E. Wright, coordinator of genealogical instruction, and other departmental personnel concerning genealogical research, curriculum, continuing education and career possibilities.
Dates
- 1964-1976
Creator
- Brigham Young University. Department of Genealogy (creator, Organization)
- Wright, Norman Edgar (contributor, Person)
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 Department of Genealogy records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Administrative History
The Department of Genealogy (1962-1978) was an instructional unit at Brigham Young University. The department taught classes on genealogical research and prepared students conduct family history work.
Extent
2 boxes (1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically.
Other Finding Aids
File-level inventory available online. http://files.lib.byu.edu/ead/XML/UA15.xml
Appraisal
Departmental records (University Archives collecting policy, July 2003).
- Title
- Register of Department of Genealogy records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Rose Frank
- Date
- 2011 July 1
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Revision Statements
- 2008 January 23: Run through GilEAD to correct small errors.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo UT 84602 US