Emma B. Sorenson papers, 1911-1946
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sorenson, Emma B., 1880-1973
- Title
- Emma B. Sorenson papers
- Dates
- 1911-1946 (inclusive)19111946
- Quantity
- 5.25 linear feet, (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 3125
- Summary
- The Emma B. Sorenson papers (1911-1946) contain sketches, short stories, and sewing materials related to Sorenson's life as a teacher and seamstress.
- 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
Biographical Note
Emma Theresa Baker (1880-1973) was born in Cache County, Utah. She attended BYU and USU, and worked as a teacher for many years. She was involved with the LDS Church and her community, teaching choir and participating in local politics. She married Frederick Jacob Sorensen in 1907, and together they had one son before Frederick's death in 1909. Emma Baker Sorenson died in August 1973 at the age of 92 and was buried in Mendon, Utah.
Content Description
The Emma B. Sorenson papers (1911-1946) contain sketches, short stories, and sewing materials related to Sorenson's life as a teacher and seamstress.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Arrangement
Arranged by subject.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Rachel Fairbourne in 2019.
Processing Note
Processed by Kristina Barksdale in 2021.
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Related Materials
Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: The Logan Republican article on Sorenson's run for County RecorderDates: 1916Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Poems and short storiesContainer: Box 1, Folder 2-3
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Description: Sister's Best Feller poemContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: It Wasn't a Success short storyContainer: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Lists of readings and storiesContainer: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Landscape sketchesContainer: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Costume sketches and mockupsDates: 1921; 1924Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Clothing sketchesContainer: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Silhouette model drawingContainer: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Hair style cutout collageContainer: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: The History of Men's RaimentDates: 1912Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Infant clothing cataloguesContainer: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Writing on hats and dressesContainer: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Salt Lake theater flyer and notesContainer: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Lesson notes and envelopeDates: 1911Container: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: NotesDates: 1912Container: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: Scrapbooks and sewing manualsDates: 1942-1946Container: Box 2
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Description: Sewing pieces and fabric samplesContainer: Box 3
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Clothing and dress--Drawings
- Latter Day Saint women--Utah--20th century--Archives
- Sewing--Drawings
- Women college teachers--Utah--20th century--Archives
- Women dressmakers--Utah--20th century--Archives
Personal Names
- Sorenson, Emma B., 1880-1973--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Cloth
- Drawings
- Instructional and educational works
- Poetry
- Scrapbooks
- Short stories
- Swatches
