Brigham Young University. Library Committee

The Library Committee was established in 1904 and was composed of Faculty who advised the activities of the library. The Committee worked under the direction of the President of the University. Chairmen of this committee include James L. Brown (1904-1910), Joseph Peterson (1910-1911), Alice L. Reynolds (1911-1924, 1925-1939), G.H. Brimhall (1924-1925), W.J. Snow (1939-1940), Wilford Poulson (1940-1948), and A.C. Lambert (1948-1950).

Description

Established: 1904

Abolished: 1950

Location: Provo, Utah (1904-1950)

Functions

The Library Committee monitored the collection of new materials and the future expansion of facilities, prepared and regulated the library’s budget, and oversaw the organization of special events such as book drives and fund raising activities.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Library Committee was composed of three faculty members with the President of the University serving as an ex-officio member.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1904-1950)

Associated Archival Materials

Library Committee minutes, 1917-1945 (UA 209) (The Library Committee monitored the collection of new materials and the future expansion of facilities, prepared and regulated the library’s budget, and oversaw the organization of special events such as book drives and fund raising activities.)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1904-1905: p. 12 (Standing Committees)(3 faculty members) (President, ex-officio member)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1910-1911: p. 8 (Chairmann, Joseph Peterson)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1911-1912: p.10 (Chairman, Alice L. Reynolds)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1924-1925: p. 14 (Chairman, G.H. Brimhall)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1925-1926: p. 14 (Chairman, Alice L. Reynolds)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1939-1940: p. 33 (Chairman, W.J. Snow)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1940-1941: p. 33 (Chairman, Wilford Poulson)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1948-1949: p. 10 (Chairman, A.C. Lambert)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1949-1950: p. 11 (Standing Committees)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00149

Creator: MRM