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Evelyn R. Matthews scrapbook

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 6269

Scope and Contents note

Evelyn R. Matthews scrapbook documents her time as the Head Resident of the Merrill Hall at Heritage Halls at Brigham Young University. It provides insight into student college life in the late 60's and early 70's. BYU student customs are portrayed with pictures and brief explanations within the scrapbook.

Dates

  • 1969-1975

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Evelyn R. Matthews scrapbook must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Evelyn R. Matthews was the Head Resident of Merrill Hall at Heritage Halls at Brigham Young University.

Extent

1 oversize box (0.75 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Evelyn R. Matthews scrapbook consists of pictures and other documents pertaining to dorm life in Merrill Hall at BYU between 1969-1972 when Evelyn R. Matthews was the Head Resident of Merrill Hall at Helamen Halls at Brigham Young University.

Custodial History note

Donated by Gregory Reece in 1990.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; Gregory Reece; 1990.

Appraisal note

Collected in Utah and American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007) because the scrapbook offers information on the customs of Mormon student life in the west.

Processing Information note

Processed; Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator; 2008.

Title
Register of Evelyn R. Matthews scrapbook
Status
Completed
Author
Katie Connors, student processor; John Murphy, curator; 2008
Date
26 August 2008
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.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States