Paul W. Hodson papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0554

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Paul W. Hodson papers (1958-1995)contain manuscripts, research files, news clippings, and correspondence related to the writings of this University of Utah administrator.

Dates

1958-1995

Creator

Hodson, Paul W. (Person)

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.

Biographical Note

Paul Hodson was born 8 May 1909 in Salt Lake City Utah. The received an AB from the University of Utah in 1936 and an MBA from Harvard University in 1938. He returned to the University of Utah in 1942, as secretary to the president and instructor in business. In 1967, Hodson was appointed vice president for special projects. He served as a university vice president until 1973. During the rapid expansion of the 1950s and 1960s, Hodson was in charge of the university's finance, construction and operations areas. In addition to membership on the boards of directors of various public and private companies, Hodson served as a consultant to the United States State department in the area if international education. He retired in 1973, and was assigned the rank of Vice President Emeritus.

Extent

5.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Paul W. Hodson papers (1958-1995) contain manuscripts, research files, news clippings, and correspondence related to the writings of this University of Utah administrator. Hodson was an emeritus vice-president, former Vice President for Business (1959-1967) and Vice President for Special Projects and Director of International Education (1967-1973) at the University of Utah. He was involved with campus planning and building construction during the 1960s and 1970s, including the development of Research Park.