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Grace Atkin Woodbury papers, 1884-1964
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Woodbury, Grace Atkin, 1889-1964
- Title
- Grace Atkin Woodbury papers
- Dates
- 1884-1964 (inclusive)18841964
- Quantity
- 6.25 linear feet, (13 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1512
- Summary
- The Grace Atkin Woodbury papers (1884-1964) contain diaries, correspondence, notebooks, manuscripts, and memorabilia. The documents provide an intimate record of Woodbury's life and her perceptions of the world in which she lived.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Grace Atkin Woodbury was born on 20 December 1889 in southern Utah. She married Angus M. Woodbury in January 1909 in St. George. The Woodburys lived in St. George until 1927, then moved to Salt Lake City as Angus continued his academic career at the University of Utah. Woodbury was an active proponent of education, a poet and the author of two books: The Story of Atkinville: A Family Village (1957) and Cartoon Highlights of Orin Nelson Woodbury (1963). Her appreciation for education is seen in the accomplishments of her children--all completed college, and several attained Ph.Ds. The emphasis that she placed on both her children and education resulted in her being named Salt Lake City Mother of the Year. Woodbury was active in her community and participated in local councils and church functions. She was a member of both the Utah chapter of the Audubon Society and the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Woodbury was also politically active and served as the Vice President of the Utah Women's Legislative council from 1939 to 1942. Her life came to a tragic end when she and her husband were killed in a car accident at Fort Collins, Colorado on 1 August 1964.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Donated by Donna Woodbury (boxes 1-6) in 1995.
Donated by J. Walter Woodbury (box 7) in 2000.
Donated by J. Walter Woodbury (boxes 8-13) in 2011.
Processing Note
Processed by Scott Springer in 1995.
Processed by Karen Carver in 2000 and 2011.
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Related Materials
See also the Angus Munn Woodbury papers (MS 0176).
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Diaries and CorrespondenceReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Diaries |
1908-1909; 1936-1939; 1941-1942 |
| 2 | Diaries |
1942-1945 |
| 3 | Diaries |
1946-1950 |
| 4 | Diaries |
1951-1955 |
| 5 | Diaries |
1956-1960 |
| 6 | Diaries |
1961-1964 |
| 7 | Diary |
1940 |
| 8 | Correspondence, Grace and Angus |
1906-1913 |
| 9 | Correspondence, Grace and Angus |
1914-1917 |
| 10 | Correspondence, Grace and Angus |
1920-1929 |
| 11 | Correspondence, Grace and Angus |
1930-1935 |
Family Correspondence and Biographical MaterialReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 12 | 1 | Miscellaneous Family Correspondence |
1884-1840 |
| 12 | 2 | John T. Woodbury Jr. to Angus Munn Woodbury
Mission letters from Armenia.
|
1905-1909 |
| 12 | 3-6 | Annie Walker Atkin Correspondence
Bulk of the letters are to Grace and the children, although other family members are represented. There are also condolence letters and legal documents produced after Annie's death.
|
1907-1938 |
| 12 | 7 | Hagop Thomas Gagosian Autobiography |
1939 |
| 12 | 8 | Herbarium |
1907 |
WritingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 13 | 1 | Composition Book |
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| 13 | 2 | Verse |
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| 13 | 3 | Relief Society Plays |
1920s-1930s |
| 13 | 4-5 | Essays and Short Stories |
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| 13 | 6 | Utah Natural Resources Association Ledger |
1933-1937 |
| 13 | 7 | Grace Atkin and Angus Munn Woodbury, The Story of Atkinville
|
1957 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Armenians--United States--Biography
- Latter Day Saint women authors--Utah--Archives
- World War, 1939-1945--War work--Utah
Personal Names
- Gagosian, Hagop Thomas, 1869-1952--Biography
- Woodbury, Angus M. (Angus Munn), 1886-1964--Archives
- Woodbury, Grace Atkin, 1889-1964--Archives
Corporate Names
- Women's State Legislative Council of Utah--Archives
Geographical Names
- Saint George (Utah)--Social life and customs--20th century--Sources
- Salt Lake City (Utah)--Social life and customs--20th century--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
- Diaries
- Financial records
- Herbaria (documents)
- Manuscripts
- Personal correspondence
- Short stories
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Utah. Department of Natural Resources (isb)
Finding aid created by Scott Springer.
1995 (last modified: 2019)
