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Elizabeth Haglund papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0681

Scope and Contents

The Elizabeth Haglund papers (1942-1981) contain writings by University of Utah professors and students who describe their experiences at the University.

In addition to the fifteen descriptions of life at the University of Utah are seven pen sketches of University leaders drawn by Alvin Gittins in 1980-1981: Orson Spencer, Dr. John R. Park, Dr. LeRoy E. Cowles, Dr. Joseph T. Kingsbury, Dr. John A. Widtsoe, Dr. George Thomas, and Dr. A. Ray Olpin. Also included is an oversize pen sketch of three University of Utah presidents by Gittens. The papers in this collection are the original essays contained in the book Remembering the University of Utah and have notations and editing marks showing the changes prior to publication. The pen sketches have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.

Dates

  • 1942-1981

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.

The pen sketches from box 1, folder 9 have been removed and placed in Reserve. The folder contains photocopied versions for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.

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 Sketch

Elizabeth Haglund (b. 1914) worked for the University of Utah for twenty-nine years. She was first executive director of public relations and later on became special assistant to University President Chase Peterson. In 1980, while assisting the Vice-President for University Relations, she was asked to edit a collection of essays about the University of Utah. This collection of essays was published in the book Remembering the University of Utah, published in 1981.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Elizabeth Haglund papers (1942-1981) contain writings by University of Utah professors and students who describe their experiences at the University. Elizabeth Haglund (b. 1914) worked for the University of Utah for twenty-nine years, first as executive director of public relations and later as special assistant to the president.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Elizabeth Haglund in 1981.

Processing Information

Processed by Jonathan D. Hepworth in 2007.
Title
Inventory of the Elizabeth Haglund papers
Author
Finding aid created by Jonathan D. Hepworth.
Date
2007 (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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