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Provo (Utah) -- Politics and government

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Mark Anderson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2807
Abstract Includes Anderson's personal and professional papers relating to wildlife, conservation, municipal utilities, mayoral terms, and politics in Utah from the 1930s to 1950s. Collection includes newspaper clippings, annual reports, statistical studies of public power, magazines, speeches, correspondence, and official government documents. Also contains a biography, written in 2003, entitled Mark, Arlene & Lillian: A History, by Roberta Ord Anderson, a family and professional history of Mark...
Dates: approximately 1931-2003

Lewis K. Billings papers

 Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 31197239256446]
Identifier: MSS 7787
Scope and Contents

Contents include scrapbooks, letters, reports, and other professional papers that document Lewis K. Billings' time as mayor of Provo Utah. These consist of his campaign to be mayor, his terms in office, and his dealings during the 2002 Winter Olympics. Materials date from 1990 to 2009.

Dates: 1990-2009

Department of Political Science records

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232489788]
Identifier: MSS 581
Scope and Contents

Newspaper clippings, surveys, articles, reports, brochures, and statements that were collected by the Political Science Department of Brigham Young University. The materials relate to the issues involved in "Proposition Nr. 1" which would repeal the "council-manager" form of government for the city of Provo, Utah.

Dates: 1959-1961

Walter S. Hedquist papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2130
Abstract

The Walter Hedquist papers include various business and legal records as well as Hedquist's personal papers. The papers are also connected with Alex Hedquist, Walter’s father. Collection also includes certificates, postcards, a painting, and player piano music.

Dates: approximately 1918-1981

Lewis K. Billings professional papers, 1990-2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7787 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Professional papers pertaining to Billings' mayoral candidacy, correspondence, and Church service in the Provo Utah Central Stake. Dated 1990 to 2009.

Dates: 1990-2009

Lewis K. Billings scrapbooks, 1997-2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7787 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contents include Lewis Billings scrapbooks of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah while Billings was in office as mayor. Dated 1997-2009.

Dates: 1997-2009

Clark Newell papers

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197230329549]
Identifier: MSS SC 2913
Scope and Contents

Includes a report concerning the Provo City Water Works and Sewer departments, 1929; correspondence; financial papers; a compilation of articles by N. L. Wilson concerning Utah Lake, 1932; and printed and other items relating primarily to water works.

Dates: 1925-1942

Office of the President records on politics, 1957-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 3 Sub-Series 45
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between president Wilkinson and U.S. politicians discussing political topics. Topics included Senate bill 250, H.R. 7125, and scholarships. Also includes articles and reports on politics. Materials dated 1957-1958.

Dates: 1957-1958

Office of the President records on politics, 1959-1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 58
Scope and Contents

Contains reports, memos and letters by BYU leadership on the topics of Latter-day Saints' political affiliations and the elections of 1962. Also contains memos and letters between President Wilkinson and members of the Peace Corps. Dated 1959 to 1963.

Dates: 1959-1963

Terry James Oldroyd papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1875
Scope and Contents

Letters, speeches, newspaper clippings, legal documents, memorabilia, and 11 photographs. The materials relate to Oldroyd's term as Mormon bishop of the Provo 6th ward and his work as autitor of Provo, Utah.

Dates: 1938-1978