Mission

The Sutherland Archives at Utah Valley University serves as a central preservation resource for publications and historical records of the various offices, departments, and schools which make up the University. It also collects and preserves current and historical materials related to the histories of the nearby towns of Orem, Lindon, and Vineyard, from the "pioneer" era (mid-1840's) on up. The Archives further seeks to include current and historical materials focusing of the history of business in Utah County. Included in the collections will be the oral history and folklore projects of UVU students.

Archives Collections

The Archives currently houses several small but important collections.

Wilson W. Sorensen, former longtime president of the college, donated many of his college-related papers and photographs. These items provide important documentation of the remarkable history of the beginnings and development of Utah Valley University. To see a list of print materials in the Wilson W. Sorensen Collection, see our Finding Aid (pdf). You may also view the newly digitized Wilson W. Sorensen Photograph Collection.

The Archives also collects college and departmental publications such as student recruitment brochures, course catalogs, publications commemorating special events, Sequel Magazine, departmental journals and newsletters, and faculty and student publications.

We now have two exciting oral history collections as well. The first, called "The World War II Oral History Collection" is made up of ninety-nine student interviews of WWII era survivors, and is available for public use. The second collection, "The Oral History of Utah Peace Activists", is an on-going project consisting of interviews with people active in peace movements from WWII to the present. This collection is still being processed, but contact the Archivist with questions.

• Materials the UVU Archives Seeks to Collect (pdf)

Utah Peace Activist Oral History Project

The Oral History of Utah Peace Activists is a project that was begun in the spring of 2006. The project seeks to preserve the historical record of Utah peace activists and peace movements in Utah, including events, personalities, and motivations. It aims to provide opportunities for Utahns and others to learn about these activists and the important roles they have played, and continue to play, in our society.

• Oral History Project

Using the UVU Archives

The Sutherland Archives makes its collections available for research to the campus community and to the public at large. Archives hours are generally from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Access to archival items is through the Archivist or Library staff only. Items in the Sutherland Archives do not circulate like other Library materials, but you can obtain photocopies of documents or scanned images of photographs within 24 hours of requesting them from the Archivist. The holdings information for campus publications in the Archives is available through the UVU Library Online Catalog. For information regarding the contents of the Wilson Sorensen Collection or any other archives-related questions, please contact the UVU Archivist Catherine McIntyre, at 863-8821, 863-7066, or mcintyca@uvu.edu.

Digital Repository Copyright Policy

The right to download or print any of the pages of the materials posted on the Digital Repository is granted by the copyright owner only for personal or classroom use. The author retains all proprietary rights, including copyright ownership. Any reproduction or editing by any means mechanical or electrical without the express written permission of the copyright owner is strictly prohibited. Please write to Catherine McIntyre, Utah Valley University Library, Mailstop 145, 800 West University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058, to request permission.

• Digital Repository Donation Form

UVU Special Collections

Last Update: January 4, 2008

UVU Special Collections houses and maintains a small collection of rare books. Special Collections is not actively collecting rare items; however we will happily consider donations of historical significance which fit within the scope of our current collection policy which focuses on:

• The history of Utah Valley University
• The history of local cities, mainly Orem, Lindon, and Vineyard
• Utah County history
• General Utah history
• The history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Donating to UVU Special Collections

Special Collections welcomes donations of any rare books, manuscripts, or memorabilia that fit within our current collection guidelines. However, since our scope is narrow, it is necessary for the Archivist to determine whether the items will become part of our collection. If you are interested in donating, please contact the Archivist first to discuss the items you wish to donate.