University of Utah Bureau of Economic and Business Research records, 1933-1946

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Utah. Bureau of Economic and Business Research
Title
University of Utah Bureau of Economic and Business Research records
Dates
1933-1946 (inclusive)
1940-1945 (bulk)
Quantity
1.25 linear feet
Collection Number
Acc0183
Summary
The Bureau of Economic and Business Research was established in 1932 to support research by faculty members of the Department of Economics and the College of Business on the economic problems and potential of Utah and the Rocky Mountain region. The Bureau conducts research and data analysis and publishes periodicals and monographs. This collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, and reports pertaining to Bureau operations and activities. Principal subjects covered are studies of the iron and steel industries, lands, mineral resources, and populations; surveys of other research facilities; and publications.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, University Archives and Records Management
University Archives and Records Management, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
666 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT
84112
Telephone: 8015818242
david.buhler@utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, and reports pertaining to Bureau operations and activities. Principal subjects covered are studies of the iron and steel industries, lands, mineral resources, and populations; surveys of other research facilities; and publications.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: University of Utah Bureau of Economic and Business Research records, Acc. 183, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Acc. 183.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Bibliographies to Log MagazineReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1
Bibliographies
1940-1941
2
Bills in Congress on Taxation and Public Lands
1941
3-6
Correspondence - General
1943-1944
7
Economic Study of Utah - Emphasis on Mineral Industries
1938 October 19
8
Federal Aid for Education
1938; 1941
9
Government Reports
1941-1943
10
Higher Education Institutions - Survey
1941-1942
11
Industrial Relations Council
1943
12
Industrial West Foundation
1942-1944
13-17
Iron and Steel
1941-1945
18
Log Magazine - Correspondence
1942-1943

Mahoney, J. R. to ScholarshipsReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 2

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1-2
Mahoney, J. R. , Director
1936-1942
3
Materials for Further Study
circa 1942
4-5
Mining Research
1935; 1940-1941
6-7
Post-War Planning Board
1942-1943
8
Publications
1942-1945
9-15
Research Correspondence
1941-1943; 1946; 1949
16-19
Research Projects
1940-1941
20
Scholarships
1940-1942

Sheppard-Robison Research Bill to Vilas and HickeyReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 3

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1-2
Sheppard-Robison Research Bill - Correspondence and Publications
1941
3
State Board of Regents Minutes
1933 October 13
4
State Planning Commission
1940-1941
5-6
Tax Education and School Finance Committee
1942-1943
7-12
University of Utah and Utah State Agricultural College - Correlation of Activities
1941-1945
13-16
" Utah Economic and Business Review"
1942-1944
17
Vilas and Hickey - Legal Correspondence
1942

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Business--Research--Utah
  • Research institutes--Utah--History--Sources
  • Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources

Corporate Names

  • University of Utah--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Utah--Economic conditions
  • West (U.S.)--Economic conditions

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Memorandums
  • Reports