University of Utah Center for Historical Population Studies records, 1975-1984

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Utah. Center for Historical Population Studies
Title
University of Utah Center for Historical Population Studies records
Dates
1975-1984 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet
Collection Number
Acc0343
Summary
The Center for Historic Population Studies existed from 1977 to 1984 to conduct and facilitate research in all disciplines dealing with past populations. This collection contains grant proposals, meeting minutes, and memoranda concerning Center operations and programs, such as lecture series and conferences. Included are memoranda and correspondence related to a project to prepare finding aids for the collections of the Utah Genealogical Society.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Center for Historical Population Studies existed from 1977 to 1984 to conduct and facilitate research in all disciplines dealing with past populations. It had a particular interest in scholarly use of the collections of the Utah Genealogical Society. Dean L. May, Assistant Professor of History, served as director of the Center.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains grant proposals, meeting minutes, and memoranda concerning Center operations and programs, such as lecture series and conferences. Included are memoranda and correspondence related to a project to prepare finding aids for the collections of the Utah Genealogical Society.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: University of Utah Center for Historical Population Studies records, Acc. 343, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Acc. 343.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically.

Related Materials

Acc 0443; Center for Historical Population Studies Research Records, 1978-1982

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

American Urban History Conference to FellowsReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1
American Urban History Conference
1980
2
Advisory Committee
1977-1982
3
Advisory Committee Meeting
1977-1981
4
Balmori Project
1981-1982
5
Center Grant Proposals: Chinese Clan Genealogies
1979
6
Center Grant Proposals: G.E. Anderson
1979
7
Center Grant Proposals: Impact of Natural Resource Development on Population and Wealth in Utah Towns
1982
8
Center Grant Proposals: Founding of Mormonism in New York State
1979
9
Center Grant Proposals: Population and Industrialization in the 19th Century
1978
10
Center Grant Proposals: Settlement of Two Western Towns
1983
11
Center Grant Proposals: Social Mobility in France
1979
12
Center Grant Proposals: World Area Demography Series
1981
13
Correspondence with Dean Council and Dean Sillars
1978-1982
14
Discovery Research
1982-1983
15
Epidemiological Research - Management Group
1980-1983
16
Fellows
1978-1983

Finding Aids to General PapersReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 2

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1
Finding Aids for Genealogical Collections: Correspondence
1978-1984
2
Finding Aids for Genealogical Collections: Final Report
1980
3
Finding Aids for Genealogical Collections: France
1978
4
Finding Aids for Genealogical Collections: Japan
1980
5
Finding Aids for Genealogical Collections: Maine
undated
6
Finding Aids for Genealogical Collections: New Hampshire
1981
7
Finding Aids for Genealogical Collections: Proposal
1976-1978
8
Genealogical Society
1977-1979
9
General Correspondence
1976-1983
10
General Papers
1976-1979

Growth and Quality of Life in Utah to Symposium on Demographic StudiesReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 3

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1
Growth and Quality of Life in Utah - Lecture Series
1980
2
Growth and Quality of Life in Utah - Lecture Tapes
1980
3
International Advisory Committee
1977-1978
4
Peasant Studies Newsletter
1980-1981
5
Relocation and Redress Conference: Evaluations and Responses
1983
6
Relocation and Redress Conference: Final Performance Report
1983-1984
7
Relocation and Redress Conference: Grant Applications
1982
8
Relocation and Redress Conference: Papers Presented at Conference
1983
9
Research Support
1977-1982
10
Services to Research Scholars
1979-1984
11
Social Science History Association
1982-1983
12
Symposium on Demographic Studies
1975

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Demography
  • Genealogy
  • Rural Development--West (U.S.)
  • Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources

Personal Names

  • May, Dean L.

Corporate Names

  • University of Utah--Archives
  • Utah Genealogical Society

Form or Genre Terms

  • Applications
  • Correspondence
  • Memorandums
  • Minutes