Letters and documents from 1968-1969 involving Dr. Aziz S. Atiya and others regarding historical literature and administrative actions for the University of Utah

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/?;*/&? April 11, 1969 Dear Colleague: Washington businessman and University of Utah alumnus J. W. Marriott today announced a gift of $1 million to the University and its library development program. This is the largest single private contribution ever received by the University. Mr. Marriott has said that the University of Utah is clearly demonstrating its potential for becoming one of America's great universities. It is a tribute to the faculty that he recognizes "a vigorous thrust toward excellence which is evident to all who come in contact with the institution. " Utilization of the funds made available through this impressive gift will present both opportunities and challenges to the University, especially in view of the radical changes now occurring in teaching and in data storage and use. A committee of faculty members and library specialists including nationally known consultants will be established to investigate and recom­mend how the funds may contribute most fully to the University through library facilities, acquisitions and services. Mr. Marriott's gift, which has been in the process of negotiation for more than a year, comes at a critical time for the University. It will do much, not only materially, but in terms of added incentive in the University's growth. Z^Ui4^^^^-