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David E. Tanner Papers, 1945-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Tanner, David E. (David Edwin), 1912-1998
- Title
- David E. Tanner Papers
- Dates
- 1945-1976 (inclusive)19451976
- Quantity
- 2 boxes, (1 linear foot)
- Collection Number
- UUS_COLL MSS 345
- Summary
- This collection contains the papers David Tanner kept throughout his employment with the Fedearl Government.
- Repository
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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
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No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
David Edwin Tanner was born September 7, 1912 in Grouse Creek, Utah to Allen Newman Tanner and Mary Emily Barlow. He attended a small school house in Grouse Creek and graduated from Ogden High School and went on to complete an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Utah. On November 24, 1939, he married Edna Maw and was sealed in the Manti LDS Temple on June 4, 1940. He and Edna had two children, Lynn and Karen.
Tanner was employed at the Naval Supply Depot at Clearfield, Utah and became the highest ranking civilian employee. When the Supply Depot closed, he went to work for Hill Air Force Base as a Redistribution Manager, where he was recognized for his excellent work and diligence through numerous leadership and distinguished service awards.
During his life, Tanner served in multiple capacities for the LDS Church. He completed a mission in the North States, was a Bishop's Counselor, a Bishop, High Councilor, Stake President’s Counselor and a Stake President. David E. Tanner died on May 29, 1998 in Logan, Utah at the age of 85.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains the papers David Tanner kept throughout his career as a Federal Government employee. Box 1 is organized chronologically and separated into two parts with Folders 1-10 housing materials from his employment while at the Naval Supply Depot, which closed in 1962, and Folders 11-21 containing items that reflect his employment as a Redistribution Manager at Hill Air Force Base. Most of the materials are made up of time books he kept as a foreman, personnel and training documents, newsletters, coursework from a class at University of Utah, his employee records, surplus booklets and photographs.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the David E. Tanner Papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: The Papers of David E. Tanner USU_Coll Mss 345, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_Coll Mss 345, USUSCA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Box 1 is organized chronologically and separated into two parts with Folders 1-10 housing materials from his employment while at the Naval Supply Depot, which closed in 1962, and Folders 11-21 containing items that reflect his employment as a Redistribution Manager at Hill Air Force Base.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Monthly Time Books | 1945-1956 |
| 1 | 2 | The Seagull newsletters | 1947-1949 |
| 1 | 3 | University of Utah course, “Human Relations in the World of Work"and class notes | 1958 |
| 1 | 4 | Naval Supply Depot Work Improvement Program, Part I | undated |
| 1 | 5 | Naval Supply Depot Work Improvement Program, Unit II | undated |
| 1 | 6 | Personnel and supervisor reading materials | undated |
| 1 | 7 | Typed manuscript Human Values: The Basis of Leadership by Leland H. Monson, Ph. D. and Clinton W. Barton for Naval Supply Depot training | undated |
| 1 | 8 | 12 Black and white 8x11 photos of possible surplus auction items. The last photo has writing on the back listing those shown: Lucille Busico, Ruth Mathis, Pearl, Cdr. Knoff, Lt. Phoenix, Oscar Briggs, Joe Schaeling, Dave Tanner, Cdr. Wallace, and James Etherington | 1961 |
| 1 | 9 | Memos addressing the phasing out of the Naval Supply Depot | 1962 |
| 1 | 10 | Naval Supply Depot Supervisor badge | undated |
| 1 | 11 | Civilian Employee Handbook | undated |
| 1 | 12 | Auction booklets (2 copies)
|
1963 |
| 1 | 13 | Black and white 8x11 Defense Advanced Disposal Management Course class photo | 1968 |
| 1 | 14 | 22 black and white 8x11 photos of individuals receiving awards and numerous group photos | 1968 |
| 1 | 15 | Pamphlet on how to buy surplus property from the Department of Defense | 1969 |
| 1 | 16 | Memo from John L. Killebrew, Defense Property Disposal Chief | 1974 |
| 1 | 17 | Seabee Coverall newspaper and Hill Top Times | 1975 |
| 1 | 18 | Newsletters,Defense Supply Agency News,Vol. 14 No. 14 | 1976 |
| 1 | 19 | Employee Personnel Record | 1976 |
| 1 | 20 | Black and white 8x11 photo and photo caption of Viking I landing on Mars | 1976 |
| 1 | 21 | Black and white photos, 3x5, possibly of buoy markers
(6 photographs)
|
undated |
| 2 | Black and white photos, 20"x 24”. Three are of warehouse scenes and one depicts a stack of turbo jet engines (4 photos)
|
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Tanner, David E.--(David Edwin), 1912-1998
Corporate Names
- Clearfield Naval Supply Depot (Clearfield, Utah)--Officials and employees--Correspondence
- Clearfield Naval Supply Depot (Clearfield, Utah)--Officials and employees--History--20th century
- Clearfield Naval Supply Depot (Clearfield, Utah)--Officials and employees--History--20th century
- Clearfield Naval Supply Depot (Clearfield, Utah)--Officials and employees--Newspapers
- Clearfield Naval Supply Depot (Clearfield, Utah)--Officials and employees--Photographs
- Clearfield Naval Supply Depot (Clearfield, Utah)--Personnel management
- Clearfield Naval Supply Depot (Clearfield, Utah)--Personnel records
Geographical Names
- Hill Air Force Base (Utah)--Officials and employees--Correspondence
- Hill Air Force Base (Utah)--Officials and employees--History--20th century
- Hill Air Force Base (Utah)--Officials and employees--Newspapers
- Hill Air Force Base (Utah)--Officials and employees--Photographs
Occupations
- Government publications--Utah--Services
- Surplus military property--Utah--History--20th century--Photographs
- Surplus military property--Utah--History--20th century--Sources
Finding aid/Register created by Sara Skindelien
2010
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