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University of Utah Honorary Degree Committee records, 1934-1984
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Utah. Honorary Degree Committee
- Title
- University of Utah Honorary Degree Committee records
- Dates
- 1934-1984 (inclusive)19341984
1942-1984 (bulk)19421984 - Quantity
- 4 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Acc0022
- Summary
- Honorary degrees are awarded upon recommendation by the President and approval by the governing body (now the Board of Trustees) to individuals who have achieved unusual distinction in academic pursuits, arts, professions, business, government, civic affairs, or in service to the University. The governing body has a committee to screen nominations and make recommendations to it concerning possible recipients. This collection contains reports and correspondence of the Honorary Degree Committee. Included are biographical information on nominees and lists of degree recipients (1892-1977).
- Repository
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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
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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 contains reports and correspondence of the Honorary Degree Committee. Included are biographical information on nominees and lists of degree recipients (1892-1977).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: University of Utah Honorary Degree Committee records, Acc. 022, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations:Acc. 022.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Honorary Degree Committee FilesReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Folder | ||
1-3 | General Records |
1942-1944 |
4 | Medical College Commencement |
1944 |
5-6 | General Records |
1945-1946 |
7 | Medical College Commencement |
1946 |
8 | President Olpin's Inauguration |
1946 |
9-12 | General Records |
1947-1950 |
13 | Centennial Celebration |
1950 |
14-15 | General Records |
1951-1952 |
16 | Wording on Degrees |
1934-1961 |
17 | Honorary Degrees Awarded 1892-1960 |
1960-1961 |
18 | Amendment to Regulations |
1956 |
19-21 | General Records |
1953-1955 |
Honorary Degree Committee FilesReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 2
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Folder | ||
1 | Summer Commencement |
1955 |
2-5 | General Records |
1956-1959 |
6 | Commencement |
1960 |
7 | Summer Commencement |
1960 |
Honorary Degree Committee FilesReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 3
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Folder | ||
1-5 | General Records |
1961-1965 |
6-24 | Biographic Sketches of Nominees |
1955-1964 |
Honorary Degree Committee FilesReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 4
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Folder | ||
1-5 | Honorary Degree Nominees |
1964-1968 |
6 | Minutes |
1969 |
7-12 | Honorary Degree Nominees |
1969-1971 |
Honorary Degree Committee FilesReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 5
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Folder | ||
1-7 | Honorary Degree Nominees |
1972-1976 |
8-10 | Honorary Degree Nominees "A-E" |
1977-1978 |
Honorary Degree Committee FilesReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 6
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Folder | ||
1-6 | Honorary Degree Nominees "F-Z" |
1977-1978 |
7 | Commencement |
1977 |
8 | Commencement Speakers |
1977 |
9 | Policy and Procedures |
1964; 1969; 1973 |
10 | Awards 1892-1977 |
circa 1977 |
11 | Correspondence |
1969-1976 |
12-15 | Minutes |
1968-1980 |
16 | Distinguished Professor Files |
1970-1972 |
Honorary Degree Committee FilesReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 7
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Folder | ||
1-5 | Honorary Degree Nominees |
1977-1982 |
Honorary Degree Committee FilesReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 8
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Folder | ||
1-3 | Honorary Degree Nominees |
1982-1984 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Degrees, Academic--Utah--History--Sources
- Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources
Corporate Names
- University of Utah--Administration
- University of Utah--Archives
- University of Utah--Degrees
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Lists
- Reports
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