Geddes, Joseph A. (Joseph Arch), 1884-

Joseph A. Geddes was influential in the cooperative movement in Utah and rural sociology. This collection of Dr. Geddes' papers consists of most of his original correspondence with people in these several endeavors.

From the guide to the Joseph Arch Geddes papers, 1914-1968, 1932-1968), (Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives)

Joseph A. Geddes was a professor of sociology at Utah State Agricultural College.

From the guide to the Joseph A. Geddes papers, 1941, (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah)

Writer on Utah and Mormon Church topics.

From the description of A critique of Utah's culture and economy : a selection of essays, 1974. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122638164

Sociologist and social worker, chair of the Sociology Department at Utah State University, founder of rural cooperative movement.

From the description of Papers, 1914-1968. (Utah State University). WorldCat record id: 122537187

Dr. Joseph A. Geddes was born in Plain City, Utah on November 27, 1884. His education consisted of an A.B. from Brigham Young College and Ph. D. from Columbia University. Dr. Geddes was an instructor at Oneida Academy in Preston, Idaho from 1910-1912 and principal between 1914-1919. After working as a professor at Brigham Young College from 1922-1926 he came to Logan as an associate professor in the economics and sociology department. He was promoted to the head of the department in 1931 and as the director of the social work division in 1938. He was an active member of the Consumer's Cooperative Association where he served as chairman of the State Self-Help Cooperative Association as well as on the board of directors and the executive committee. Geddes married Grace Woolley in 1914, and the couple would have five children. He died on March 31, 1981 in Centerville, Utah.

From the description of Joseph Arch Geddes photograph collection, 1915-1965 (bulk 1910-1959). (Utah State University). WorldCat record id: 53430157

Sociologist and social worker; principal founder of the cooperative movement in Utah; Chairman of the Dept. of Sociology at Utah State University (1931-1953).

From the description of Joseph Arch Geddes : papers, 1914-1968 (bulk 1932-1968). (Utah State University). WorldCat record id: 10306036

Dr. Joseph A. Geddes was born in Plain City, Utah on November 27, 1884. His education consisted of an A.B. from Brigham Young College and Ph.D. from Columbia University. Dr. Geddes was an instructor at the Oneida Academy in Preston, Idaho from 1910-1912 and principal between 1914-1919. After working as a professor at Brigham Young College from 1922-1926 he came to Logan as an associate professor in the economics and sociology department. He was promoted to the head of the department in 1931 and as the director of the social work division in 1938. He was an active member of the Consumer's Cooperative Association where he served as chairman of the State Self-Help Cooperative Association as well as on the board of directors and the executive committee.

In 1914 Geddes married Grace Woolley and the couple would have five children. He died on March 31, 1981 in Centerville, Utah.

From the guide to the Joseph Arch Geddes photograph collection, 1915-1965, 1910-1959, (Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives)