Difference between revisions of "Charles Redd Center for Western Studies"
 
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The Charles Redd Center for Western Studies was categorized in the "Research Center and Institutes" section of the university catalog and was affiliated with the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences in 1982. The Directors were Thomas G. Alexander (1983-1989).
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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==
 
==Description==
  
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Established: [[established in::date::1982]]
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Established: [[established in::date::1972]]
  
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Abolished: [[abolished in::date::1989]]
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Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1972]]- )
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Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1982]]-[[date::1989]])
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==Functions==
 
==Functions==
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==Assets and Administrative Structure==
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
  
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The Charles Redd Center for Western Studies originally established in 1972 under an endowment from Charles Redd, a prominent Utah stockman and philanthropist.  Also endowed was the Lemuel Hardison Redd, Jr., Chair of Western History. Subsequent gifts from the Redd family and others have strengthened the endowment of the Chair and provided additional support for Center programs.  The Center is closely affiliated with the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences and is lead by a Director.
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The Charles Redd Center for Western Studies was organized under a director.
  
 
==Associated Units==
 
==Associated Units==
  
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Superior unit: [[superior unit::Brigham Young University. College of Social Sciences]] ([[date::1982]])
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University]] ([[date::1972]]-[[date::1975]])
  
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Superior unit: [[superior unit::Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences]] ([[date::1982]]-[[date::1989]])
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of Social Sciences]] ([[date::1975]]-[[date::1983]])
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences]] ([[date::1983]]- )
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Associated unit: [[associated with::Brigham Young University. Research Division]] ([[date::1977]]-[[date::1985]])
  
 
==Associated Archival Materials==
 
==Associated Archival Materials==
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Records for the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies (UA 478)
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
  
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Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1983-1984: p. 353 (Listed under Research Centers and Institutes with Thomas G. Alexander as Director)
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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)
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Brigham Young University Annual Undergraduate Catalog 1975-1976: p. 54 (placed within the College of Social Sciences)
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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==
 
==Maintenance Information==
  
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Record ID:
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Record ID: EAC-2009-00266
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EAC-2009-00266
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LCCN: n 81018259
  
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Creator: UPB
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Creator: LFW/ARC

Latest revision as of 13:39, 7 August 2019

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

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