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In 1991 the Harold B. Lee Library Special Collections department and the Archives and Manuscripts department were combined to create the Special Collections and Manuscripts department.
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In 1990 the Harold B. Lee Library Special Collections department and the Archives and Manuscripts department were combined to create the Special Collections and Manuscripts department. The Chair of Special Collections and Manuscripts was Scott Duvall (1990-1999). In 1997 Scott Duvall was appointed Assistant University Librarian for Special Collections. He acted as both department Chair and Assistant University Librarian from 1997-1999.  
  
 
In 1999, due to a generous donation, the department was moved to the basement of the Library and renamed L. Tom Perry Special Collections.
 
In 1999, due to a generous donation, the department was moved to the basement of the Library and renamed L. Tom Perry Special Collections.
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==Description==
 
==Description==
  
Established: [[established in::date::1991]]
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Established: [[established in::date::1990]]
  
 
Abolished: [[abolished in::date::1999]]
 
Abolished: [[abolished in::date::1999]]
  
Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1991]]-[[date::1999]])
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Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1990]]-[[date::1999]])
  
 
==Functions==
 
==Functions==
  
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The Department of Special Collections and Manuscripts collected and preserved rare and important materials including: books, pamphlets, prints, photographs, manuscripts, diaries, journals, papers, music scores, university records, etc.  Many of the collections were designed to preserve materials having to do with the West and Mormon culture. 
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The materials in the Department of Special Collections and Manuscripts were highly regulated.  Those that wished to view these materials were required to use the reading rooms, viewing the materials with supervision.  Anyone, student, faculty, or visitor could use the materials in the Department.
  
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
  
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In 1991 the Department of Special Collections and Manuscripts was headed by a department chair who reported directly to the University Librarian.  The Department of Special Collections was located on the fourth floor of the Harold B. Lee Library, where reading rooms serviced faculty, students, and visitors with the opportunity to use the artifacts in Special Collections.  Between 1997-1999 the chair served as both department chair and Assistant University Librarian for Special Collections.
  
 
==Associated Units==
 
==Associated Units==
  
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Harold B. Lee Library]] ([[date::1973]])
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Harold B. Lee Library]] ([[date::1990]]-[[date::1997]])
  
Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Harold B. Lee Library. Archives and Manuscripts Dept.]] ([[date::1991]])
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Harold B. Lee Library. Special Collections Division]] ([[date::1997]]-[[1999]])
  
Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Harold B. Lee Library. Special Collections]] ([[date::1991]])
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Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Harold B. Lee Library. Dept. of Archives and Manuscripts]] ([[date::1990]])
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Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Harold B. Lee Library. Special Collections]] ([[date::1990]])
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Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Harold B. Lee Library. University Archives and Records Management]] ([[date::1997]])
  
 
Later unit: [[later unit::L. Tom Perry Special Collections]] ([[date::1999]])
 
Later unit: [[later unit::L. Tom Perry Special Collections]] ([[date::1999]])
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==Associated Archival Material==
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Annual report 1990-1991 (UA 1015)
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
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Annual Report 1990-1991, (Administrative organization)
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Email from Scott Duvall, 15 May 2012 (Chair reported to University Librarian: Scott Duvall to Sterling J. Albrecht)
  
 
History of the Perry Special Collections, (1999 SC moved to 1st floor, renamed L. Tom Perry Special Collections) http://www.lib.byu.edu/sites/sc/about
 
History of the Perry Special Collections, (1999 SC moved to 1st floor, renamed L. Tom Perry Special Collections) http://www.lib.byu.edu/sites/sc/about
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L. Tom Perry Special Collections Slideshow, 7 May 2003, (Scott Duvall Chair {1991-1999}) http://lib.byu.edu/sites/sc/files/2008/06/sc-department-history.pdf
  
 
Library of Congress Authorities: Harold B. Lee Library Department of Archives and Manuscripts (in Feb. 1991 Special Collections merged with the Dept. of Archives and Manuscripts to form the Dept. of Special Collections and Manuscripts) http://www.authorities.loc.gov
 
Library of Congress Authorities: Harold B. Lee Library Department of Archives and Manuscripts (in Feb. 1991 Special Collections merged with the Dept. of Archives and Manuscripts to form the Dept. of Special Collections and Manuscripts) http://www.authorities.loc.gov

Latest revision as of 16:14, 25 March 2013

In 1990 the Harold B. Lee Library Special Collections department and the Archives and Manuscripts department were combined to create the Special Collections and Manuscripts department. The Chair of Special Collections and Manuscripts was Scott Duvall (1990-1999). In 1997 Scott Duvall was appointed Assistant University Librarian for Special Collections. He acted as both department Chair and Assistant University Librarian from 1997-1999.

In 1999, due to a generous donation, the department was moved to the basement of the Library and renamed L. Tom Perry Special Collections.

Variant names

Americana

BYU Archives

Brigham Young University Archives

Harold B. Lee Library Archives and Manuscripts

Harold B. Lee Library Special Collections

Special Collections

Description

Established: 1990

Abolished: 1999

Location: Provo, Utah (1990-1999)

Functions

The Department of Special Collections and Manuscripts collected and preserved rare and important materials including: books, pamphlets, prints, photographs, manuscripts, diaries, journals, papers, music scores, university records, etc. Many of the collections were designed to preserve materials having to do with the West and Mormon culture.

The materials in the Department of Special Collections and Manuscripts were highly regulated. Those that wished to view these materials were required to use the reading rooms, viewing the materials with supervision. Anyone, student, faculty, or visitor could use the materials in the Department.

Assets and Administrative Structure

In 1991 the Department of Special Collections and Manuscripts was headed by a department chair who reported directly to the University Librarian. The Department of Special Collections was located on the fourth floor of the Harold B. Lee Library, where reading rooms serviced faculty, students, and visitors with the opportunity to use the artifacts in Special Collections. Between 1997-1999 the chair served as both department chair and Assistant University Librarian for Special Collections.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Harold B. Lee Library (1990-1997)

Superior unit: Harold B. Lee Library. Special Collections Division (1997-1999)

Earlier unit: Harold B. Lee Library. Dept. of Archives and Manuscripts (1990)

Earlier unit: Harold B. Lee Library. Special Collections (1990)

Earlier unit: Harold B. Lee Library. University Archives and Records Management (1997)

Later unit: L. Tom Perry Special Collections (1999)

Associated Archival Material

Annual report 1990-1991 (UA 1015)

Sources

Annual Report 1990-1991, (Administrative organization)

Email from Scott Duvall, 15 May 2012 (Chair reported to University Librarian: Scott Duvall to Sterling J. Albrecht)

History of the Perry Special Collections, (1999 SC moved to 1st floor, renamed L. Tom Perry Special Collections) http://www.lib.byu.edu/sites/sc/about

L. Tom Perry Special Collections Slideshow, 7 May 2003, (Scott Duvall Chair {1991-1999}) http://lib.byu.edu/sites/sc/files/2008/06/sc-department-history.pdf

Library of Congress Authorities: Harold B. Lee Library Department of Archives and Manuscripts (in Feb. 1991 Special Collections merged with the Dept. of Archives and Manuscripts to form the Dept. of Special Collections and Manuscripts) http://www.authorities.loc.gov

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2012-00008

Creator: UPB

LCCN: nr 94010229