Jay L. Nelson Papers

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Parker M. Pratt Funeral Remarks

Jay L. Nelson

A speech given by President Jay L. Nelson at the funeral for Parker M. Pratt, a former Auto Mechanics instructor at the Salt Lake Area Vocational School. Pratt continued his association with the College from 1949 until his retirement in 1972 (when the College was known as Utah Technical College). Attached are the funeral service program, a photograph of Parker Pratt, an Interoffice Memo (May 15, 1972) from Jay L. Nelson regarding Mr. Pratt's selection as an Outstanding Teacher to be honored by the Salt Lake Kiwanis Club, and a letter from Jay L. Nelson to Mr. Pratt regarding his retirement from the College.
Burton A. Talmage Memorial Service

Jay L. Nelson

Remarks made by President Jay L. Nelson at the funeral of Burton A. Talmage on June 19, 1984. The speech includes remarks about Talmage's responsibilities at Salt Lake Vocational School, SLTTI, and Trade Tech, his unique personal traits, and tributes to Burt. Talmage began his career at the College as Manager of the Bookstore at SLAVS. Slowly more and more responsibilities were added to his position culminating in the positions of Vice President for Promotion and Development as well as Vice President for Business.
Evan E. Jensen Funeral Remarks

Jay L. Nelson

A speech given by President Jay L. Nelson at the funeral for Evan E. Jensen, a member of the College's original faculty. Evan taught commercial art in the day and evening classes as well as being involved with all of the catalogs published during his tenure. Attached are the funeral service program and an Interoffice Memo "In Memoriam" on UTC stationery referenced in Nelson's speech.
Dale S. Cowgill Inaugural Ceremonies

Jay L. Nelson

Remarks made by Jay L. Nelson at the Inaugural Ceremonies for Dale S. Cowgill on January 17, 1979.
Richard "Don" Wellard Funeral Remarks

Jay L. Nelson

A speech given by President Jay L. Nelson at the funeral for Richard "Don" Wellard, a member of the College's original faculty. Wellard taught welding at the College for 26 years. During the first evaluation of instructors conducted at the College, Wellard was one of two instructors were selected as an outstanding teacher and recognized by the state board for vocational education.
Electrical Completion Ceremony Dinner Remarks

Jay L. Nelson

Remarks made by Jay L. Nelson at the Electrical Completion Ceremony dinner on March 25, 1978.
Governor's Craftsman Awards Banquet 1978

Jay L. Nelson

Remarks made by President Jay L. Nelson at the governor's Craftsman Awards Banquet on April 12, 1978.
Recognition Banquet Remarks

Jay L. Nelson

Comments made at the Recognition Banquet of March 4, 1978. Comments center around the anecdote of the Eternal Candle with a surprise Candelabra.
Salt Lake Kiwanis Club

Jay L. Nelson

Remarks made by President Jay L. Nelson about Utah Tech at the Salt Lake Kiwanis Club Event on May 4, 1978.
UTC Graduation Activities

Jay L. Nelson

The first portion are comments made by President Jay L. Nelson at the Graduation Breakfast, mostly in jest. The second portion is comprised of the actual Graduation Exercises comments. The third portion is the list of Platform Guests present for the Graduation Exercises. Also included are the comments about the Distinguished Service Awards presented to Helen B. Ure, State Senator Warren E. Pugh, and Dr. Walter D. Talbot. The last portion is the introduction given to the primary speaker, Dr. Kennet
UTC Summer Graduation Exercises

Jay L. Nelson

A speech given by President Jay L. Nelson at the 1978 Utah Tech Summer Graduation Exercises. Addressed to the graduates, the speech includes various anecdotes and inspirational sayings.
College Dinner and Open House Jovial Remarks

Jay L. Nelson

A speech of humorous gifts given to administrative staff in honor of their excellent service. Specific staff highlighted include: Eugene Overson, Verlaine Zito, Joe Johnson, Grant Smart, Amy Tomita, Jim Schnirel, Ace Martin, Geoff Brugger, Bryan Gardner, Ruth Foulks, Ferris Johnsen, and Kathryn Beebe.
Dedication Remarks for Construction Trades Building at Redwood Campus

Jay L. Nelson

Remarks made by President Jay L. Nelson at the dedication of the Construction Trades Building at Redwood Campus on April 22, 1977 at 3 pm.
Richard S. Prows and Marvin L. Hendrickson presentations

Jay L. Nelson

The first presentation is for Richard S. Prows, the first recipient of Utah Tech's Distinguished Service Award. The second presentation is for Marvin L. Hendrickson, who was the recipient of the Outstanding Alumnus award.
UTC Advisory Council Recognition Banquet

Jay L. Nelson

Remarks made by President Jay L. Nelson at the Utah Technical College at Salt Lake Advisory Council Recognition Banquet of April 22, 1977. Highlighted in particular are the Craft Advisory Committees and Joint Apprenticeship Committees.
UTC Institute 1977 Remarks

Jay L. Nelson

Humorous remarks made by President Jay L. Nelson akin to comments often made at a convocation to inspire faculty and staff at the beginning of a new school year.
UTC Summer Graduation Exercises

Jay L. Nelson

Speech given by President Jay L. Nelson at the 1977 Utah Tech Summer Graduation Exercises. Included is a list of the platform guests for the graduation exercises. Addressed to the 150 graduates, the speech identifies graduates receiving Certificates, Diplomas, and the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Also mentioned are the graduation exercises for 44 Licensed Practical Nurses which occurred the previous night.
What is Practical Education?

T. H. Bell

Commencement speech given by T. H. Bell, U.S. Commissioner of Education at the Graduation Exercises of Utah Technical College at Salt Lake city; Utah Special Events Centers, Salt Lake City, June 3, 1976, 7:30 PM. The speech covers briefly the history of the College from when its appropriation was vetoed by the Governor of Utah and it almost closed through to the creation of the Redwood Road Campus. The primary theme of the speech is the relationship between Liberal Arts Education and vocational or "Practical" Education.
All Personnel Meeting of September 11, 1976

Jay L. Nelson

Welcome Remarks by President Jay L. Nelson for the All Personnel Meeting of September 11, 1976 at Utah Tech. The welcoming remarks are akin to convocation remarks - welcoming back faculty and staff for a new year. References are made to the 25th anniversary dinner the past may and to the changes in the physical campus.
Edward C. Hitchcock, UTC Awards Banquet

Jay L. Nelson

A speech given by President Jay L. Nelson at the May 28, 1976 Awards Banquet for Utah Technical College at Salt Lake where Edward C. Hitchcock was honored. A member of the data processing advisory committee of Utah Tech he was previously a member of the business advisory committee.
"Hire Education" - A Step in the Right Direction!

Jay L. Nelson

Speech Presented to the Rotary Club in Pocatello, Idaho 1976. Speech, Hire Education - A Step in the Right Direction, presented to the Rotary Club in Pocatello, Idaho 1976. The speech focuses on Nelson's belief that "a major thrust of the total system of education should be to prepare students for their life's work... students should be steered into studies that will lead to employment."
Ralph E. Hugglestone, UTC Awards Banquet

Jay L. Nelson

A speech given by President Jay L. Nelson at the May 28, 1976 Awards Banquet for Utah Technical College at Salt Lake where Ralph E. Huddlestone was announced as the decal winner. There was a contest to design an automobile rear-window decal boosting Utah Tech, and Huddlestone was the winner.
Tribute to Martha Parish

Jay L. Nelson

A speech given by President Jay L. Nelson on March 18, 1976 celebrating Martha Parrish's 21 years at the College as a Practical Nursing instructor.
Utah Technical College at Salt Lake Awards Banquet Winner Neal D. Grover

Jay L. Nelson

Recognition by President Jay L. Nelson to Neal D. Grover at the May 28, 1976 Awards Banquet for Utah Technical College at Salt Lake. Grover was an instructor of auto body and repair at the college, as well as the school's alumni president.
Excerpts from Speeches at the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Dinner Honoring President Jay L. Nelson

Calvin L. Rampton Nelson and Lyle K. Campbell

This document contains excerpts from a speeches given by Governor Calvin L. Rampton and Lyle K Campbell at the 25th Anniversary Dinner honoring President Jay L. Nelson.