Research Division records
Scope and Contents
Contains reports, notes, correspondence, memorandums, awards, and financial records from the Research Division during 1954-1985. The materials pertain to research and faculty.
Dates
- 1960-1985
Creator
- Brigham Young University. Research Division (creator, Organization)
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 Research Division records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Administrative History
The Research Division was established on April 28, 1921 by Brigham Young University President Franklin Harris to encourage the investigation of new truth, particularly subjects that were important to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Extent
20 cartons (20 linear ft.)
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged into two series: 1. Research Division reports, 1954-1979. 2. Research Division department records, 1960-1985.
The materials have been left in the original order in which they were found. This order appears to be grouped into like subject.
Custodial History
Found in the Stacks in May 2007.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Found; Stacks; May 2007.
Appraisal
Departmental records (University Archives collecting policy, July 2003).
Processing Information
Processed; Stephanie Christiansen; May 2007.
Processing Information
Processed; Matthew Leavitt; May 2009.
- Title
- Register of Research Division records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Matthew Leavitt
- Date
- 2009
- 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. University Archives Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo UT 84602 US