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President Joshua H. Paul papers

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_3.1/2

Abstract

This collection contains correspondence belonging to Joshua H. Pauls, second President of Utah State University.

Dates

  • Creation: 1895

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 President Joshua H. Paul papers must be obtained from the University Archivist and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Biographical / Historical

Throughout most of Joshua Hughes Paul life he was involved in Utah Education. He served predominately as a professor at the University of Utah (formerly known at University of Deseret) from 1881-1938. However, Paul took leave for the University of Utah to also served as the fourth principle of the Brigham Young College in Logan from 1892-1894, the second president of Utah State University (formerly known as the Agricultural College of Utah) from 1894-1896, and was the head of the Latter-day Saints University from 1899-1906. Paul was also a democratic congress nominee. Paul died March 7th 1939 in Salt Lake City, Utah from health complications.

Extent

1 box (.5 linear feet)

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in chronological order.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was created by J. H. Paul.

Processing Information

Processed in December of 2019.

Title
Guide to the President Joshua H. Paul papers 1895
Author
Finding aid/Register created by Sara Skindelien; updated by Kelly Rovegno and Abbie Chesley
Date
©2019; 2025
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.

Revision Statements

  • 2025: Updated collection number to match the rest of the presidential papers and added a bibliography

Repository Details

Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)