Reece and Bonnie Nielsen papers, 1950-2010

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Nielsen, Reece, 1925-1998; Nielsen, Bonnie
Title
Reece and Bonnie Nielsen papers
Dates
1950-2010 (inclusive)
Quantity
38.5 linear feet, (80 boxes)
Collection Number
UUS_COLL MSS 384
Summary
Reece and Bonnie Nielsen served in many civic, community, and educational roles in Cache County, Utah. Among the topics documented in this collection is their work with the Intermountain Power Agency, the Hyrum City Council, and the Utah State University Institutional Council.
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions

Because this collection is unprocessed, please contact the Special Collections manuscript curator to view these materials. Not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Reece Nielsen was born on July 16, 1925 and passed away on November 18, 1998. He served as the chairman of the board of directors of the Intermountain Power Agency located near Delta, Utah, for nearly twenty years and participated on the Utah State University Institutional Council. Nielsen was also a member of the Hyrum City Council.

Bonnie Nielsen is a longtime resident of Cache County and was active in many civic and community affairs. She served four years on the Hyrum City Council, spent four years as the chair of the Utah State University Institutional Council, four years as an Institutional Council member, and served on the county zoning Board of Adjustment. Additionally, she has been an active member in literary clubs, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and Clarisy.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Reece and Bonnie Nielsen papers, USU_COLL MSS 384, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations: USU_COLL MSS 384, USUSCA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to USU Special Collections and Archives between 2001 and 2011 by Bonnie Nielsen.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Civil service--Cache County--Utah
  • Civil service--Hyrum (Utah)
  • Mormon women
  • Mormons.

Geographical Names

  • Hyrum (Utah)--History

Titles within the Collection

  • Daughters of the Utah Pioneers
  • Intermountain Power Agency
  • Utah State University--Institutional Council