Fielding K. Smith papers, 1918-1965

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Smith, Fielding K.
Title
Fielding K. Smith papers
Dates
1918-1965 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.75 linear feet, (1 box and 1 oversize folder)
Collection Number
ACCN 0889
Summary
The Fielding K. Smith (1918-1965) papers consist of correspondence, clippings, Christmas cards, a children's book, and a pencil drawing. The majority of correspondence relates to Smith's activities as an emcee and comes from well-known figures in Utah polities and business and in the LDS Church.
Repository
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

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

Fielding K. Smith was known as "Smat" Smith. Smith was a radio entertainer in Utah, radio talk show host, Deseret News columnist, and emcee for meetings, banquets, and dinners.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Fielding K. Smith (1918-1965) papers consist of correspondence, clippings, Christmas cards, a children's book, and a pencil drawing. The majority of correspondence relates to Smith's activities as an emcee and comes from well-known figures in Utah polities and business and in the LDS Church.

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 D. Michael Quinn in 1985.

Processing Note

Processed by Manuscripts Division staff in 1985 and 1997.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1-9 Correspondence 1918-1965
1 10 Christmas cards 1946-1960
1 11 News clippings
1 12 Pat O'Malley, The Lancashire Lad 1940
map-case-folder
1 Pencil drawing of Major General Walter C. Sweeney

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Radio broadcasters--Utah

Personal Names

  • Smith, Fielding K.--Archives
  • Smith, Smat

Form or Genre Terms

  • Christmas cards
  • Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
  • Correspondence