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R. Kent Fielding papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7618

Scope and Contents

Papers consists of research notes and lecture notes. The materials date circa 1950.

Dates

  • 1950

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical History

Robert Kent Fielding was born June 30, 1920 in Spanish Fork, Utah. He attended Brigham Young University where he obtained both his Bachelor's and Master's between 1950-1952. Fielding taught at Lincoln High School in Orem, Utah, before joining the Brigham Young University faculty in 1952. During this time, Fielding was also working on attaing his PhD from the University of Indianna. Robert Kent Fielding married Dorothy Stratton, and together they had four children.

Extent

2 folders (0.1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection has been kept in its original order.

Custodial History

Donated by James B. Allen in 1990.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; James B. Allen; 1990.

Appraisal

This collection provides insight into the life and works of a professor at Brigham Young University. Collected in LDS scholarship and historiography (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.III, 2007).

Processing Information

Processed; Kiren Dulai, student processor, and John Murphy, curator; 2010.

Title
Register of R. Kent Fielding papers
Status
Completed
Author
Kiren Dulai, student processor
Date
2010 June 28
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