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Alvin L. Gittins papers, 1945-1981
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gittins, Alvin L., 1922-1981
- Title
- Alvin L. Gittins papers
- Dates
- 1945-1981 (inclusive)19451981
1950-1977 (bulk)19501977 - Quantity
- 1.25 feet
- Collection Number
- Acc0376
- Summary
- Alvin Gittins was a professor of art at the University of Utah from 1947 until his death in 1981. He served as Head of the Art Department from 1956 until 1962. Gittins had also gained a reputation as an internationally known portraitist. This collection contains materials from art courses taught by Gittins, memoranda, reports, announcements, and procedure statements, meeting minutes of the Faculty Council, and general correspondence from the Department of Art.
- 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 syllabi and examinations for art courses taught by Alvin L. Gittins. Included are memoranda, reports, announcements, and procedure statements sent by the administration to members of the faculty. Also included are meeting minutes of the Faculty Council (1953-1962) of which Alvin Gittins was a member, and a small quantity of general correspondence from the Department of Art (1950-1956).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Alvin L. Gittins papers, Acc. 376, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations:Acc. 376.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Art Department Faculty Meetings to Departmental Re-EvaluationReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1 | Art Department Faculty Meetings |
1956-1962 |
| 2 | Art History Lecture Notes |
undated |
| 3-6 | Beck vs. Art Department
(folders 3-6 are restricted)
|
1973-1979 |
| 7-8 | Bioengineering Department |
1979-1981 |
| 9 | Biomedical Illustration - University Studies Proposal |
1975 April 15 |
| 10 | Committee on Credits and Admissions
(folder 10 is restricted)
|
1953-1962 |
| 11 | Committees (Miscellaneous) - Papers and Reports |
1953-1975 |
| 12 | Curriculum - Class Schedule |
1945-1956 |
| 13 | Curriculum Study |
1962-1965 |
| 14-18 | Department Correspondence |
1950-1956 |
| 19 | Department Heads of the University College Minutes |
1957-1960 |
| 20 | Department Reviews |
1980 |
| 21 | Departmental Re-Evaluation |
1975 |
Education Committee to Graduate CouncilReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 2
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1 | Education Committee Minutes |
1958-1960 |
| 2 | Education Department Papers |
1959-1962 |
| 3 | Extension Division Classes |
1949-1959 |
| 4 | Faculty Conference Committee |
1978-1979 |
| 5-8 | Faculty Council Minutes |
1953 November-1962 January |
| 9 | Faculty Grade Tabulations |
1956-1980 |
| 10-11 | Faculty Loads |
1958-1961 |
| 12 | Faculty Memoranda |
1950-1968 |
| 13 | Faculty - Miscellaneous |
1951 |
| 14 | Fine Arts Faculty Minutes |
1954-1962; 1975 |
| 15-16 | Graduate Council |
1979-1980 |
Graduation Data to TestsReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 3
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1-3 | Graduation Data |
1949-1957; 1976 |
| 4 | Personal Evaluation |
1962 |
| 5 | Regulations, Faculty Code |
1958-1960 |
| 6 | Retention, Promotion, Tenure Policies |
1958-1980 |
| 7 | Student - Miscellaneous |
1957-1980 |
| 8 | Syllabus |
1971-1972 |
| 9 | Teaching Schedule |
1957-1977 |
| 10 | Tests |
1957-1977 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Art--Study and teaching--Utah--History--Sources
- Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Gittins, Alvin L., 1922-1981--Archives
Corporate Names
- University of Utah--Archives
- University of Utah--Faculty
- University of Utah. Art Dept.
Form or Genre Terms
- Announcements
- Correspondence
- Examinations
- Memorandums
- Minutes
- Reports
- Syllabi
