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)
1942-1984 (bulk)
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
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 contains reports and correspondence of the Honorary Degree Committee. Included are biographical information on nominees and lists of degree recipients (1892-1977).

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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.

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Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Honorary Degree Committee FilesReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Container(s) Description Dates
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

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Container(s): Box 2

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1
Summer Commencement
1955
2-5
General Records
1956-1959
6
Commencement
1960
7
Summer Commencement
1960

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Container(s): Box 3

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1-5
General Records
1961-1965
6-24
Biographic Sketches of Nominees
1955-1964

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Container(s): Box 4

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1-5
Honorary Degree Nominees
1964-1968
6
Minutes
1969
7-12
Honorary Degree Nominees
1969-1971

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Container(s): Box 5

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1-7
Honorary Degree Nominees
1972-1976
8-10
Honorary Degree Nominees "A-E"
1977-1978

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Container(s): Box 6

Container(s) Description Dates
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

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Container(s): Box 7

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1-5
Honorary Degree Nominees
1977-1982

Honorary Degree Committee FilesReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 8

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1-3
Honorary Degree Nominees
1982-1984

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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