Harold B. Lee Library

Brigham Young University and the Department of Geological Sciences

Introduction

Brigham Young University is a private university that seeks to develop students of faith, intellect and character who have the skills and the desire to continuing learning and to serve others throughout their lives. Tracing its roots to Utah’s rich pioneer heritage and to Brigham Young Academy, the original school established in 1875, the university continues to provide an outstanding education in an atmosphere consistent with the ideals and principles of its sponsor, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brigham Young University’s remarkable history can be uncovered through many of the collections held in the University Archives. The following source materials can get you started on your exploration of Brigham Young University’s Department of Geological Sciences.

Secondary Sources and General information

Collections held by the University Archives will be more useful to your specific research topic after you understand more about the general history of the university. The following resources are available to help you develop that understanding.

• Histories of Brigham Young University
  • Wilkinson, Ernest L. Brigham Young University: The First One Hundred Years (4 volumes). Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1975.
  • Wilkinson, Ernest L. and W. Cleon Skousen. Brigham Young University: A School of Destiny.  Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1976.
  • Butterworth, Edwin Jr. Brigham Young University: 1,000 Views of 100 Years. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1975.

Primary Sources

• Sample materials dealing with the Brigham Young University Department of Geological Sciences: A sample of the materials that contain information about BYU’s Department of Geological Sciences. To map out a research strategy, please schedule an appointment with the University Archivist at 422-5821 or gordon_daines@byu.edu for additional help in discovering what other collections we may have that pertain to your research topic.
  • UA 31 Laboratory manual for physical geology Topographical maps concerning common minerals, rocks, and basic geology.
  • UA 426 Laboratory manual for historical geology Includes a student manual for an introductory class in historical geology at BYU.
  • UA 55 Pamphlet, 1959 Collection includes a list of student publications in the Brigham Young University Research Studies, Geology Series produced from 1954-1958 under the supervision of the Geology faculty.
• The following items are restricted.  Please contact the University Archivist for more information regarding access to these collections.
  • MSS P 644 Glass lantern geography slides, circa 1945-1951 Glass lantern geography slides, circa 1945-1951 collection contains 29 boxes of geology related glass lantern slides. Glass slides are not accessible for patron use.
  • UA 1196 Records, 1971-1991 This collection pertains to the Department of Geology and includes meeting minutes, scholarship information, TA contracts, geology newsletters, photographs, negatives, slides, annual reports, and theses. Restricted for 25 years after the creation of the records and thereafter open to the public after consultation with the University Archivist and in accordance with the General Restriction Statement of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections.
• Sample materials related to the Department of Geological Sciences:
  • QE 1 .B755x Brigham Young University geology studies Issues from 1954 to 2006 held by the library.

This Popular Search Topics page offers only samplings of materials included in the University Archives that document the history of the Brigham Young University Department of Geological Sciences. Be sure to visit Special Collections to discover other material.