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University of Utah Honorary Degree Committee records, 1892-1985
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Utah. Honorary Degree Committee
- Title
- University of Utah Honorary Degree Committee records
- Dates
- 1892-1985 (inclusive)18921985
- Quantity
- 0.75 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Acc0493
- 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 correspondence with recipients of honorary degrees and texts of remarks and citations.
- 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 correspondence with recipients of honorary degrees and texts of remarks and citations.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: University of Utah Honorary Degree Committee records, Acc. 493, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations:Acc. 493.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Correspondence / Recipients: A-QReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Folder | ||
1 | Correspondence |
1916-1984 |
2-3 | Recipients: A-B |
1938-1984 |
4-5 | Recipients: C-G |
1934-1985 |
6-7 | Recipients: H-L |
1939-1983 |
8 | Recipients: M-Q |
1892-1968 |
Recipients: M-ZReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 2
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Folder | ||
1 | Recipients: M-Q |
1969-1985 |
2-3 | Recipients: R-T |
1940-1985 |
4 | Recipients: U-Z |
1946-1984 |
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
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