Utah Scottish Association audio-visual collection

Collection

Identifier: A0032

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Utah Scottish Association audio-visual collection (1971-1981) consists of audiocassette recordings taken from the lectures and interviews of Dr. Frederick S. Buchanan on Scottish culture and the experience of Scottish-American immigrants to the United States.

Dates

1971-1981

Creator

Buchanan, Frederick Stewart, 1931-2016 (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials must be used on-site; no use of original material, access copies will be made available for viewing. Five business days advanced notice required. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.

Biographical / Historical

The Utah Scottish Association was formed to celebrate and promote the customs, civilization, and achievement of Scottish heritage. Utah Scottish Association Annual events throughout the year include lectures, demonstrations, displays and other activities to help Scots, Scottish-Americans, Scotland lovers and their descendants learn more about, and participate in, their Celtic culture.

Frederick S. Buchanan was born in Stevenson, Ayrshire Scotland in 1931. In 1949 he moved to Utah with his parents. Between 1951 and 1953 Buchanan served a Church of Jesus Christ of Lattery Day Saints (L.D.S.) mission in Great Britain and was later drafted into the United States Military. After his release from the army, Buchanan attended the University of Utah where he received his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Buchanan also attended Ohio State University where he earned his Ph.D. in Education on 1967. Buchanan taught history and literature at Bountiful High School and the University of Toledo. Buchanan was later appointed to the University of Utah's Graduate School of Education where he taught the history of education until his retirement in June of 1996.