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Emma Elizabeth Lindsey Thomas papers, 1885-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Thomas, Emma Lindsey (Emma Elizabeth Lindsey), 1882-1973
- Title
- Emma Elizabeth Lindsey Thomas papers
- Dates
- 1885-1960 (inclusive)18851960
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- MS 0594
- Summary
- The Emma Elizabeth Lindsey Thomas papers (1885-1960) is an assortment of letters and printed materials, including missionary correspondence from Thomas' brother, Alma Lindsey, between 1898 and 1900. There are also several musical programs dating from 1917 to 1926, from productions Thomas (1882-1973) performed in or was in some way connected. Also included is correspondence received during her Mormon missionary work in the Eastern States Mission and the Southern States Mission during the early 1920s. Thomas was involved with several civic organizations, including the Daughters of the Utah Handcart Pioneers, the Daughters of Utah Indian War Veterans, the Red Cross Chapter of the Daughters of Utah Indian War Veterans, the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and the Black Hawk Indian War Veterans. Scrapbooks in the collection document these involvements, as well as her activities as a member of the National Council of Women Voters and the Utah Democratic Party. Other materials include family correspondence and information on her work as Chief Clerk of the Board of Examiners.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Emma Elizabeth Lindsey Thomas was born in November 1882, the only daughter of Mark Lindsey. She spent the first years of her life in Ogden, Utah, and entered Weber State Academy in 1893. She began a singing career shortly after moving to Salt Lake City and soloed in several Lucy Gates Grand Opera productions and later became a member of the Tabernacle Choir. She also entertained at many civic and social affairs. Thomas served as the State Regent of the Daughters of the Utah Indian War Veterans. In 1917, she was named as Chief Clerk to the Board of Examiners. She worked closely with the then Secretary of State, Harden Bennion, and Governor Simon Bamberger. In 1920, Emma Lindsey Thomas left Utah and her position with the state to serve on a mission in the Eastern States for the LDS Church. Thomas was transferred to the Southern States Mission in 1921. Upon her return to Salt Lake City, Thomas was elected a delegate to the Democratic Legislative Convention. She also served as the Secretary of the National Council of Women Voters. Thomas also acted as the supervisor of the Lindsey Gardens. She started in this position in 1924. Emma married Warren John "Jack" Thomas in the Salt Lake LDS temple on 16 October 1929 and spent the final years of her life traveling throughout the world with her husband. Jack Thomas died in August of 1973, and Emma followed him in October 1973.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Emma Elizabeth Lindsey Thomas papers (1885-1960) is an assortment of letters and printed materials, including missionary correspondence from Thomas' brother, Alma Lindsey, between 1898 and 1900. There are also several musical programs dating from 1917 to 1926, from productions Thomas (1882-1973) performed in or was in some way connected. Also included is correspondence received during her Mormon missionary work in the Eastern States Mission and the Southern States Mission during the early 1920s. Other materials include scrapbooks, family correspondence, and information on her work as Chief Clerk of the Board of Examiners.
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 Robert D. Thomas.
Processing Note
Processed by Cheryl Sneddon in 1991.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Personal Materials and CorrespondenceReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Lindsey Family Correspondence |
1885-1889 |
| 1 | 2-4 | Missionary Correspondence Between Alma Lindsey and Family Members |
1898-1900 |
| 1 | 5-6 | Miscellaneous Missionary Correspondence and Envelopes |
|
| 1 | 7 | Weber Stake Academy
Tuition receipt and commencement announcement.
|
1893; 1901 |
| 1 | 8 | Salt Lake Theater Program |
1928 |
| 1 | 9 | Lucy Gates Grand Opera Association, Programs |
1926; 1928 |
| 1 | 10 | Mutual Improvement Association 50th Anniversary Celebration
Letters and news clippings. Also includes musical programs.
|
1920-1960 |
| 1 | 11 | Salt Lake City, District Election Map |
1933 |
| 1 | 12 | Miscellaneous |
|
| 1 | 13-19 | Scrapbooks
Personal materials, programs, news clippings, correspondence, and maps concerning musical events, Daughters of Utah Indian War Veterans, National League for Women's Services, missionary work, and Lindsey Gardens.
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1906-1960s |
Scrapbook Materials, Daughters of the Utah Indian Wars VeteransReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | Mark Lindsey History and Annual Encampment Programs |
|
| 2 | 2 | News Clippings, Indian War Pension Bills |
1916-1917 |
| 2 | 3-4 | News Clippings, Pension Protests and Veteran's Obituaries |
1917-1920 |
| 2 | 5-6 | News Clippings, Black Hawk Indians Pension Benefits and Veteran's Obituaries |
1920-1933 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Black Hawk War (Utah), 1865-1872
- Indians of North America--Wars--Utah
- Latter Day Saint missionaries--Germany--19th century--Correspondence
- Latter Day Saint women missionaries--East (U.S.)--20th century--Archives
- Military pensions--Utah
- Veterans' families--Utah--Societies, etc.--20th century--Archives
- Women in the theater--Utah--20th century--Archives
- Women singers--Utah--20th century--Archives
- Women--Political activity--Utah--Salt Lake City--20th century--Archives
Personal Names
- Thomas, Emma Lindsey (Emma Elizabeth Lindsey), 1882-1973--Archives
- Thomas, Emma Lindsey (Emma Elizabeth Lindsey), 1882-1973--Family--Correspondence
Corporate Names
- Daughters of the Utah Indian War Veterans--Archives
- Mutual Improvement Associations--Anniversaries, etc.--20th century--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Maps
- Personal correspondence
- Scrapbooks
Finding aid created by Cheryl Sneddon.
1991 (last modified: 2019)
