Folklore Society of Utah records
Scope and Contents
The Folklore Society of Utah Collection is divided into six (6) numbered series. Some of the series are divided into lettered sub-series, allowing for future growth of the collection, with each individual sub-series starting over with Box 1 (consequently, each series may have more than one "Box 1"). For use of an item please reference the collection number: series number: sub-series letter: box number: folder number, such as FOLK COLL 28: I: A: Box 1: Fld 2.
Dates
- 1958-2015
Language of Materials
Material in English
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Folklore Society of Utah records must be obtained from the Curator of the Fife Folklore Archives and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Historical Note
The Folklore Society of Utah (FSU) was established in 1958 under the influence and direction of prominent Utah folklorists and scholars of the time, including Juanita Brooks, Olive Woolley Burt, Thomas E. Cheney, Austin E. and Alta S. Fife, Wayland Hand, King Hendricks, Lester A. Hubbard, Hector Lee, Jennings C. Olson, J. Golden Taylor, Louis C. Zucker, and others. FSU promotes and nurtures the study of folklore by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the folklore of Utah and surrounding areas. Beyond collection and preservation, the society makes folklore available both to the general public and to scholars by maintaining an archive (FOLK COLLECTION 28), publishing material, and presenting information through an annual meeting, formal lectures, concerts, festivals, events, and gatherings on folklore.
Extent
15 boxes (4.5 linear feet)
Abstract
The Fife Folklore Archives, Special Collections and Archives at Utah State University Libraries is the chosen repository for the official papers of the Folklore Society of Utah. The collection continues to grow through the submission of FSU Executive Board Member's papers and general FSU related submissions.
Arrangement
- A breakdown of the collection organization follows
- SERIES I: FSU BOARD
- Sub-series A: Formation Documents
- Sub-series B: Announcements/Correspondence/Timelines
- Sub-series C: Member Lists
- Sub-series D: Financial Documents
- SERIES II: FSU MEETINGS
- Sub-series A: Annual Meetings
- Sub-series B: Board Meetings
- SERIES III: FSU EVENTS
- Sub-series A: Events
- SERIES IV: FSU PUBLICITY AND PUBLICATIONS
- Sub-series A: Publicity
- Sub-series B: Newsletters
- Sub-series C: Publications
- SERIES V: FSU AFFILIATES
- Sub-series A: Utah State Historical Society
- Sub-series B: Other Affiliates
- SERIES VI: FSU MEMBER ACTIVITIES
- Sub-series A: Member Activism
- Sub-series B: Member Research
- Sub-series C: Member Papers/Publications
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Fife Folklore Archives, Special Collections and Archives at Utah State University Libraries is the chosen repository for the official papers of the Folklore Society of Utah. The collection continues to grow through the submission of FSU Executive Board Member's papers and general FSU related submissions.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Barbara [Walker] Lloyd and updated by Randy Williams. Finding aid created by Susan Gross, May 2004; updated by Anne Christensen, January 2010, Randy Williams, March 2012, Matt Halaczkiewicz, April 2015, and Michelle Jones, January 2019.
- Title
- Guide to the Folklore Society of Utah records1958-2015
- Author
- Finding aid created by Susan Gross, May 2004.
- Date
- ©2010
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Revision Statements
- 2009: Template information was updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines.
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
scweb@usu.edu