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John and Bertha Clinton papers, 1923-1962
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Clinton, Bertha
- Title
- John and Bertha Clinton papers
- Dates
- 1923-1962 (inclusive)19231962
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1165
- Summary
- The John and Bertha Clinton papers (1923-1962) contain a guest book from their cottage, diaries, address books, correspondence, notes, financial records, a list of officers and programs from the Order of the Eastern Star, and newspaper clippings.
- 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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The John and Bertha Clinton papers (1923-1962) contain a guest book from their cottage, diaries, address books, correspondence, notes, financial records, a list of officers and programs from the Order of the Eastern Star, and newspaper clippings.
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
Gift of Beverly Matson Lange.
Processing Note
Processed by Sarah Goodrich in 2005.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Clinton' Cottage Guest Book
This guest book lists all of the guests who stayed at the Clinton Cottage in Emigration Canyon between the years of 1923-1953. Included with all of the guests signatures are their personal home addresses and comments concerning their visit. Also included are pictures, poems, newspaper clippings, party favors, and birthday cards.
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1923-1953 |
| 1 | 2 | Diary
This diary is a list of Church members who are ill, dying, or in recovery due to illness. Some funeral announcements are listed along with a list of people who have passed away.
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1932-1933 |
| 1 | 3 | Diary
This diary contains names, addresses, and dates, along with lists of ticket sales, food to be served, and a floor plan for the Grand Chapter Banquet organized by Bertha Clinton.
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1932-1933 |
| 1 | 4 | Address Book
This address book contains an alphabetical list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of people associated with the Clintons. Most of the book is typed; however, there are handwritten notes on several of the pages.
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| 1 | 5 | Correspondence
Contains letters in reference to The Order of the Eastern Star and notes of appreciation.
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| 1 | 6 | Notes
This pocket-sized notebook is an agenda in relation to meetings of The Order of the Eastern Star. This folder also includes a booklet to the Mother's of Lynds, notes concerning this chapters finaces, and correspondence about members.
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| 1 | 7 | Financial Records
Contains receipts that are from Lynd's Chapter 1 banquets that Bertha Clinton organized and hosted.
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| 1 | 8 | Officer List
This notebook contains a list of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of members of The Order of the Eastern Star, along with an officer list and notes.
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| 1 | 9 | Order of Eastern Star
Programs, by-laws, and officer lists of the Lynds Chapter 1 of the Order of the Eastern Star.
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1928-1962 |
| 1 | 10 | Newspaper Clippings
Articles associated with The Eastern Star and Wasatch Literary Club.
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| 1 | 11 | Miscellaneous
Materials relating to other chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star meetings. Also contains lists of names and addresses.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saints--Utah--20th century--Archives
- Women and freemasonry--Utah--20th century
Personal Names
- Clinton, Bertha--Archives
Corporate Names
- Order of the Eastern Star. Grand Chapter of Utah--Archives
- Order of the Eastern Star. Lynd's Chapter #1 (Salt Lake City)--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Address books
- Business correspondence
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Diaries
- Financial records
- Membership lists
- Personal correspondence
- Programs (Publications)
- Visitors' books
Finding aid created by Sarah Goodrich.
2005 (last modified: 2020)
