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Brigham Young University oral history projects [transcripts]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0268

Scope and Contents

Through a reciprocal trade agreement with Brigham Young University, the Marriott Library Special Collections Department acquired this collection of transcripts of oral interviews dated between 1963 and 1977. The interviews were completed through a series of projects under the auspices of the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies. Most of the interviews are with the "common people" rather than with prominent figures.

The transcripts have been arranged in alphabetical order.

These transcripts may NOT be photocopied as copyright or dissemination control has been retained by Brigham Young University.

Dates

  • 1963-1977

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (4 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Brigham Young University oral history projects (1963-1977) consists of transcripts of tapes of oral history interviews with eighty-two persons conducted as part of a series of projects by the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University. Project topics include the Bamberger Railroad, BYU history, Charles Redd, the Interstate Brick Company, Labor in Utah, LDS chaplains, Polygamy, the Posey War, Provo City history, the San Rafael Swell, the Simpson Springs pony express station, and southeastern Utah. Interviews were conducted by various students and faculty at Brigham Young University. These oral history transcripts may not be photocopied.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Acquired through a reciprocal trade agreement with Brigham Young University.

Processing Information

Processed by Marlene Lewis in 1981.
Title
Inventory of the Brigham Young University oral history projects [transcripts]
Author
Finding aid created by Marlene Lewis.
Date
1981 (last modified: 2019)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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