Charles Redd Center for Western Studies

The Charles Redd Center for Western Studies was established in 1972. In 1975 the Center was placed within the College of Social Sciences. In 1983, the Center was placed within the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. Directors of Center include: Leonard J. Arrington (1972-1980), Thomas G. Alexander (1980-1992), William A. Wilson (1992-1996), Edward A. Geary (1996-2002), Brian Q. Cannon (2002-2018) and Jay H Buckley (2018-).

Description

Established: 1972

Location: Provo, Utah (1972- )

Functions

To promote the study of all aspects of the American West. Programs of the center include conducting research on the American West, publishing a monograph series, sponsoring lectures and symposia, conducting an oral history program, assisting professional and student research through grants and fellowships, providing consultation services on oral history, and assisting high school students through the Utah History Fair. Center personnel also teach classes in academic departments on campus.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Charles Redd Center for Western Studies was organized under a director.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1972-1975)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Social Sciences (1975-1983)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1983- )

Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Research Division (1977-1985)

Associated Archival Materials

Records for the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies (UA 478)

Sources

Charles Redd Center for Western Studies WWW home page, July 29, 2010 (Directors of the Center and the dates they served; year of Center's establishment)

Brigham Young University Annual Undergraduate Catalog 1975-1976: p. 54 (placed within the College of Social Sciences)

Brigham Young University Charles Redd Center for Western Studies via WWW, August 7, 2019 (New Redd Center Director)http://reddcenter.byu.edu/Blogs/redd-center-blog/Post/new-redd-center-director

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00266

LCCN: n 81018259

Creator: LFW/ARC