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− | + | The Manuscript Section of the BYU Library began in 1926 by acquiring original manuscripts and diaries through donation or copy. In 1960 active solicitation for non-University archives and manuscripts began. In 1961 The J. Reuben Clark Library was completed and the Manuscript Division continued to function. The Manuscripts Librarians were Ralph W. Hansen (1961-1963) and Chad J. Flake (1963-1973). | |
− | In 1973 the Clark Library was renamed the Harold B. Lee Library | + | In 1973 the Clark Library was renamed the Harold B. Lee Library, and the Manuscript Division was known as the Harold B. Lee Library Manuscripts Department (Dept). |
==Variant names== | ==Variant names== | ||
non-University-related archives and manuscripts | non-University-related archives and manuscripts | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Manuscript Section | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | Established: [[established in::date:: | + | Established: [[established in::date::1961]] |
− | Abolished: [[abolished in::date:: | + | Abolished: [[abolished in::date::1973]] |
− | Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date:: | + | Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1961]]-[[date::1973]]) |
==Functions== | ==Functions== | ||
− | + | The Manuscript Division held manuscripts of: Utah pioneers, Utah congressmen, and private individuals, diaries, journals, correspondence, scrapbooks, and manuscripts not formally printed or published containing the above primary materials. Many donations were made to the Manuscripts Division and material that related the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Utah, or the Rocky Mountain West were collected and preserved. | |
− | + | There was also a collection of biographies of BYU Presidents, Karl G. Maeser, Benjamin Cluff, Geroge H. Brimhall, and Franklin S. Harris. Most of the collections were made up of original documents, but some were typed from originals. | |
==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ||
− | + | The Manuscripts Librarian reported directly to the Director of Libraries. | |
− | + | The Manuscripts Division was located on the third floor of the J. Reuben Clark Jr., Library. | |
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+ | ==Associated Units== | ||
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library]] ([[date::1961]]-[[date::1973]]) | Superior unit: [[subordinate to::J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library]] ([[date::1961]]-[[date::1973]]) | ||
− | + | Later unit: [[later unit::Harold B. Lee Library. Manuscripts Dept.]] ([[date::1973]]) | |
− | + | ==Associated Archival Materials== | |
− | + | Annual reports (UA 1015) | |
− | + | Archives and Manuscripts policies and procedures (UA 953) | |
− | + | Hollis Scott oral history interview (UA OH 16) | |
− | == | + | ==Sources== |
− | + | Archives and Manuscripts Policies and Procedures Manual, ca. 1980: p. Introduction, (program organized for non-University-related manuscripts and archives in about 1960) | |
− | + | Guide to Depositories of Manuscript Collections in the United States, 1938: pg. 109-110, (year started, location, hours, librarian, layout of material and scope, contents) | |
− | + | Hollis Scott Oral History Interview, Nov. 12, 1968: p. 1-11, (Manuscript Division purposes) | |
− | + | J. Reuben Clark, Jr. Library, Brigham Young University, Annual Report, 1966-1967: pg. 19-20, (virtual completion of backlog of individual manuscript items originating from Special Collections) | |
− | + | L. Tom Perry Special Collections Slideshow, 7 May 2003, (Ralph Hansen Manuscripts Librarian {ca. 1953-1963} replaced by Chad J. Flake {1963-1973}) http://lib.byu.edu/sites/sc/files/2008/06/sc-department-history.pdf | |
==Maintenance Information== | ==Maintenance Information== | ||
− | Record ID: | + | Record ID: EAC-2012-00013 |
Creator: UPB | Creator: UPB |
Latest revision as of 16:17, 28 June 2012
The Manuscript Section of the BYU Library began in 1926 by acquiring original manuscripts and diaries through donation or copy. In 1960 active solicitation for non-University archives and manuscripts began. In 1961 The J. Reuben Clark Library was completed and the Manuscript Division continued to function. The Manuscripts Librarians were Ralph W. Hansen (1961-1963) and Chad J. Flake (1963-1973).
In 1973 the Clark Library was renamed the Harold B. Lee Library, and the Manuscript Division was known as the Harold B. Lee Library Manuscripts Department (Dept).
Contents
Variant names
non-University-related archives and manuscripts
The Manuscript Section
Description
Established: 1961
Abolished: 1973
Location: Provo, Utah (1961-1973)
Functions
The Manuscript Division held manuscripts of: Utah pioneers, Utah congressmen, and private individuals, diaries, journals, correspondence, scrapbooks, and manuscripts not formally printed or published containing the above primary materials. Many donations were made to the Manuscripts Division and material that related the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Utah, or the Rocky Mountain West were collected and preserved.
There was also a collection of biographies of BYU Presidents, Karl G. Maeser, Benjamin Cluff, Geroge H. Brimhall, and Franklin S. Harris. Most of the collections were made up of original documents, but some were typed from originals.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Manuscripts Librarian reported directly to the Director of Libraries.
The Manuscripts Division was located on the third floor of the J. Reuben Clark Jr., Library.
Associated Units
Superior unit: J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library (1961-1973)
Later unit: Harold B. Lee Library. Manuscripts Dept. (1973)
Associated Archival Materials
Annual reports (UA 1015)
Archives and Manuscripts policies and procedures (UA 953)
Hollis Scott oral history interview (UA OH 16)
Sources
Archives and Manuscripts Policies and Procedures Manual, ca. 1980: p. Introduction, (program organized for non-University-related manuscripts and archives in about 1960)
Guide to Depositories of Manuscript Collections in the United States, 1938: pg. 109-110, (year started, location, hours, librarian, layout of material and scope, contents)
Hollis Scott Oral History Interview, Nov. 12, 1968: p. 1-11, (Manuscript Division purposes)
J. Reuben Clark, Jr. Library, Brigham Young University, Annual Report, 1966-1967: pg. 19-20, (virtual completion of backlog of individual manuscript items originating from Special Collections)
L. Tom Perry Special Collections Slideshow, 7 May 2003, (Ralph Hansen Manuscripts Librarian {ca. 1953-1963} replaced by Chad J. Flake {1963-1973}) http://lib.byu.edu/sites/sc/files/2008/06/sc-department-history.pdf
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2012-00013
Creator: UPB