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Zella Skidmore McEntire papers, 1923-1996
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McEntire, Zella Skidmore
- Title
- Zella Skidmore McEntire papers
- Dates
- 1923-1996 (inclusive)19231996
- Quantity
- 9.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1883
- Summary
- The Zella Skidmore McEntire papers (1923-1996) reflect her activities in church, in school, with her family, and her interest in politics. Zella (1912-2000) was a teacher in both the primary and secondary school systems. She married Eldon McEntire in 1935, and besides raising their children and teaching, was very involved with many clubs, groups, and organizations.
- 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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Available only under supervision of Manuscripts Division staff due to minimal level of processing.
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
Zella Skidmore (1912-2000) was born in Logan, Utah, on 15 June 1912. She received a B.A. in education from the University of Utah in 1932, and subsequently taught in the public schools at both the primary and secondary levels. Zella married Eldon McEntire on 28 December 1935. In addition to teaching and raising her children, Zella was active in community service projects. She was affiliated with the Legislative Council, the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, the Salt Lake City and University of Utah Mother's Clubs, the Salt Lake Council of Women, Phi Mu Sorority, and the Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She died in Salt Lake City on 1 March 2000.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Zella Skidmore McEntire papers (1923-1996) contain correspondence, club material, school, and political documents.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Family Correspondence and DocumentsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Family Correspondence |
1950s-1980s |
| 1 | 2-4 | Family Writings |
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| 1 | 5 | Rex A Skidmore |
1940s |
| 1 | 6 | Robert McEntire |
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| 1 | 7-8 | Mary L. Mcentire Wirthlin |
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| 1 | 9 | Wangsgaard Family |
School and Sorority Notes, Stories and SongsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1-2 | BYU Leadership Week |
1954 |
| 2 | 3 | "Songs of the Phi Mu" |
1923 |
| 2 | 4-5 | Phi Mu, Alpha Lambda Delta, Pi Kappa Alpha |
1950s-1970s |
| 2 | 6 | Class Notes |
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| 2 | 7 | Collected Stories, Poetry, Speeches |
LDS Church Programs, Correspondence and BrochuresReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 1 | LDS Church Programs and Activities |
1950s-1990s |
| 3 | 2 | Ensign Second Ward |
1980s-1990s |
| 3 | 3-6 | LDS Church Correspondence and Programs |
1950s-1990s |
Clubs, D-UReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 4 | 1 | Daughters of the Utah Pioneers |
1970s |
| 4 | 2 | General Federation of Women's Clubs |
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| 4 | 3 | Golden Spike Centennial |
1995 |
| 4 | 4-5 | Horn Book Club |
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| 4 | 6 | Junior Rose Program |
1940s |
| 4 | 7 | Literacy Club |
1970s |
| 5 | 1 | Multiple Sclerosis Society |
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| 5 | 2 | Optimist Club |
1970s-1990s |
| 5 | 3-5 | Salt Lake City and University of Utah Mother's Club |
1970s-1990s |
PoliticsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 6 | 1 | Mayor's Prayer Breakfast |
1972 |
| 6 | 2 | Patriotic Writings, Speeches and Clippings |
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| 6 | 3-7 | Salt Lake Council of Women |
1980s |
Political OrganizationsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 7 | 1 | Utah |
1970s |
| 7 | 2 | Utah Foundation and Womens' Legislative Council |
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| 7 | 3 | Women's Legislative Council Notebook |
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| 7 | 4 | Women's Organizations and Issues |
|
| 7 | 5 | Women's State Legislative Council of Utah |
1970s |
| 8 | Utah Foundation and Women's Legislative Council |
1965-1972 |
Personal InterestsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 9 | 1-3 | Food, Nutrition and Recipes |
|
| 9 | 4 | Aerobic Exercise |
1980s |
| 9 | 5 | Retirement and Senior Issues |
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| 9 | 6 | The Broadway Retail Store |
1972 |
Correspondence and Personal DocumentsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 10 | 1-3 | 1966-1986 |
|
| 10 | 4 | Personal Documents |
1960-1974 |
| 11 | Calendars |
1964-1972 | |
| 12 | Calendars |
1974-1992 | |
| Folder | |||
| 13 | 1-6 | Calendars and Address Books |
1993-1995 |
| 13 | 7-9 | Calendars1987-1993 |
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| 14 | Publications |
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| 15 | Publications and News Clippings |
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| 16 | News Clippings |
Clubs and Printed Material and NotesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 17 | 1-5 | University of Utah Mother's Club Meeting Minutes, Roster and Notes |
1973-1974 |
| 17 | 6-7 | Printed Material and Notes |
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| 18 | Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Materials |
1973-1981 |
Council and Foundation NotesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 19 | 1 | Chase and Quayle House Notes |
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| 19 | 2 | Heritage Foundation Printed Material and Notes |
1978-1979 |
| 19 | 3 | Women's State Legislative Council |
1977 |
| 19 | 4 | Salt Lake Council of Women |
1979-1994 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Women--Utah--Societies and clubs--History--Sources
Personal Names
- McEntire, Zella Skidmore--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings
- Correspondence
- Pamphlets
Finding aid created by Karen Carver and Elizabeth Rogers
2007 (last modified: 2020)
