Harold W. Bentley papers 1941-1974 1941-1967

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Harold W. Bentley papers 1941-1974 1941-1967

Harold W. Bentley was professor of English (1948-1967) and Dean of the Extension Division (1951-1962) at the University of Utah. In 1965 the name of the Extension Division was changed to the Division of Continuing Education. After his retirement as dean in 1962, Harold W. Bentley remained as Director of Projects in the Division of Continuing Education until 1967. This collection consists of correspondence and subject files related to Harold W. Bentley's involvement with professional organizations and activities. Principal topics covered are the 1964 Consumer Conference, The Human Relations Area Files, activities in Mexico, Model United Nations, the Peace Corps, and Rotary International.

3.75 linear feet

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Peace Corps (U.S.)

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The Peace Corps was established by Executive Order 10924, issued by President John F. Kennedy on March 1, 1961, announced by televised broadcast March 2, 1961, and authorized by Congress on September 22, 1961, with passage of the Peace Corps Act (Public Law 87-293). Since 1961, over 200,000 Americans have joined the Peace Corps and have served in 139 countries. From the guide to the Brown University Peace Corps files, 1965-1967, (John Hay Library Special Collections) The Pea...

Human Relations Area Files, inc.

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The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) was founded at Yale University in 1949. Its mission is to "encourage and facilitate worldwide comparative studies of human behavior, society, and culture." From the description of Records of the Human Relations Area Files, 1947-1962 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702160456 From the guide to the Human Relations Area Files records, 1947-1962, (Manuscripts and Archives) ...

Bentley, Harold Woodmansee, 1899-

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College professor. From the description of Harold W. Bentley oral history interview : Tape and transcript 1978 August 15 [sound recording] / conducted by Tillman S. Boxell. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86171602 ...

Model United Nations

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University of Utah.

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The paleontological research was sponsored by the University of Utah. From the description of Utah vertebrate paleontological field photographs, [ca. 1965]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155518067 The following history is from the UTAH HISTORY ENCYCLOPEDIA article on the University of Utah, by Dr. Gregory C. Thompson: Originally named the University of Deseret, the University of Utah is the oldest state university west of the Missouri River. Founded...

Rotary international

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An intertnational organization of business and professional leaders founded in Chicago in 1905 for the purpose of fostering humanitarian service, peace and goodwill. The organization has over 1 million members in 31,000 Rotary clubs located in 167 countries. Districts 5610, 5650, 5970 and 6000 include the Iowa clubs. From the description of Rotary International records pertaining to Iowa clubs, 1923- [ongoing] (Iowa Sate Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 64578103 Men'...