Director of Libraries and Information Services Max Peterson's papers
Scope and Contents
The Director of Libraries and Information Services Max Peterson's papers includes correspondence, office files, reports, and other materials created and collected by Peterson while working at the Utah State University Library.
Dates
- 1971-1999
Language of Materials
Material in English
Conditions Governing Access
Some files are restricted and can't be accessed without archivist permission. 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 Director of Libraries and Information Services Max Peterson's papers must be obtained from the University Archivist and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Biographical / Historical
Max Poulsen Peterson was born in Montpelier, Idaho in 1938 to Raymond Parley and Zora Poulsen Peterson. Peterson worked at the Utah State University Library for 30 years, and served as the Director of Libraries and Information Services between 1982-2000. Peterson died on June 5, 2018.
Extent
10.5 Linear Feet (14 Boxes)
Abstract
This collection contains highlights of the Director of Libraries and Information Services Max Peterson's papers.
Arrangement
In this collection, boxes 1-2 are arranged alphabetically, boxes 3-7 are arranged by date, and boxes 8-13 are arranged by date and topic.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was collected by Utah State University Archives.
Processing Information
Processed in February of 2020. Addtional materials added to collection in 2024.
- Title
- Guide to the Director of Libraries and Information Services Max Peterson's papers1971-1999
- Author
- Finding aid/Register created by Sara Skindelien
- Date
- ©2021,2024
- 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
- 2009; 2024: Template information was updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines. Finding aid updated and materials added from 15.1:17 and 15.2/1.
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