Daughters of the American Revolution, Princess Timpanogos Chapter records, 1960-2008

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Daughters of the American Revolution. Princess Timpanogos Chapter
Title
Daughters of the American Revolution, Princess Timpanogos Chapter records
Dates
1960-2008 (inclusive)
Quantity
7 linear feet, (3 boxes and 3 oversize boxes)
Collection Number
ACCN 1526
Summary
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Princess Timpanogos Chapter records (1960-2008) include the chapter's meeting minutes from its inception in February 1960. The collection also contains books, historian's correspondence, newsletters, certificates, meeting minutes, and scrapbooks. The minutes of the meetings give a year-to-year written report of chapter activities and the scrapbooks give a visual and in-depth coverage of the organization. The scrapbooks include the original bylaws of the chapter, information on the legend of Princess Timpanogos (the chapter's namesake), photographs of chapter meetings and functions, messages from national and state presidents, and convention programs.
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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Princess Timpanogos Chapter records (1960-2008) include the chapter's meeting minutes from its inception in February 1960. The collection also contains books, historian's correspondence, newsletters, certificates, meeting minutes, and scrapbooks. The minutes of the meetings give a year-to-year written report of chapter activities and the scrapbooks give a visual and in-depth coverage of the organization. The scrapbooks include the original bylaws of the chapter, information on the legend of Princess Timpanogos (the chapter's namesake), photographs of chapter meetings and functions, messages from national and state presidents, and convention programs.

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 Harriet Arrington in 1995, 1997 and 2001.

Box 6 donated by Frances Merrill (regent of chapter in 2011) in 2012.

Processing Note

Processed by Jane Chesley in 1996.

Addenda processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2001, Karen Carver in 2006 and Maggie Anderson in 2013.

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Separated Materials

See also the Daughters of the American Revolution, Princess Timpanogos Chapter photograph collection (P0678) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Related Materials

Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Chapter RecordsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
Meeting Minutes
Bound book containing the minutes from the organizational meeeting and regularly scheduled meetings.
1960-1977
1 2-9
Meeting Minutes
1977-1992
1 10-11
Board Meeting Minutes
1985-1990
1 12-13
Correspondence and papers, Chapter Historian
Correspondence regarding the selection of the American History Teacher Award. This material also includes directions on the preservation of various types of materials such as textiles, journals, newspapers, slides, photographs, and tape recordings; and a list on where conservation supplies can be ordered.
1989-1993
1 14
Proposed Resolutions, DAR Continental Congress
A list of the proposed resolutions to be voted on at the DAR Continental Congress which convened on 17 April 1977.
1 15
Utah D.A.R. Monuments
Explanation of where the Utah Chapters of the DAR have placed monuments commemorating historical events and people in Utah.
1983-1986
1 16-17
Who's Who in the Utah Daughters of the American Revolution
Book compiled as a Bicentennial Project of the Utah members of the DAR. The book includes the history of the Utah Chapters and State Organization and a roster of members and their Revolutionary War ancestors.
1977
1 18
Certificates and Proclamations
Certificate awarded to the Princess Timpanogos Chapter by the Salt Lake City Veterans Administration Medical Center in recognition of their volunteer work in 1989. Proclamations from Salt Lake City Mayor Palmer A. DePaulis declaring "Centennial Week" in 1989, and Governor Michael O. Leavitt proclaiming "Constitution Week" in the State of Utah in 1994.
1989-1994
1 19
Mailings and Newsletters
1986-1992
2
Scrapbooks
This box contains two scrapbooks of news clippings, photographs, and mementos collected by the members of the Princess Timpanogos Chapter. The first scrapbook was started in 1960 with the inception of the chapter and contains the original chapter bylaws and the "Legend of Princess Timpanogos," the namesake of the chapter. The second scrapbook continues on from 1979 to 1986.
1960-1986

Chapter BusinessReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
3 1
Chapter Goals and Achievements
3 2
Meeting Minutes
1992-1997
3 3
Treasurer's Records
1996-1998
3 4
Bylaws
2000
3 5
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) Yearbooks
1995-1999
3 6
Meeting Minutes
1998-2000

ScrapbooksReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
4
Scrapbooks
5
Scrapbook
This box also contains a notebook containing chapter histories prepared for the DAR Centennial (1890-1990).
1986-1995
Folder
6 1
Harriet Arrington
1998-2000
6 2
Diana Lee
2000-2004
6 3
Carol Olson
2002-2004
6 4
Mary A. Brinley
2004-2006
6 5
Helen Clayton
2006-2008
6 6
Minutes and general meeting materials
2001-2007
6 7
General meeting materials
2002-2006

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Women--Utah--Salt Lake City--Societies and clubs--Records and correspondence

Corporate Names

  • Daughters of the American Revolution. Princess Timpanogos Chapter--Records and correspondence

Form or Genre Terms

  • Certificates
  • Correspondence
  • Financial records
  • Minutes (Records)
  • Newsletters
  • Proclamations
  • Scrapbooks