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Sylvia Eugenia Nilsen papers, 1920s-1975

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Nilsen, Sylvia, 1917-1977
Title
Sylvia Eugenia Nilsen papers
Dates
1920s-1975 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 linear feet, (1 box and 1 oversize folder)
Collection Number
ACCN 1244
Summary
The Sylvia Eugenia Nilsen papers (circa 1920s-1975) consist of materials from Nilsen's schooling and memoranda, news clippings, and memorabilia from her career as a U.S. Department of State attorney.
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
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Historical Note

Sylvia Nilsen was a deputy assistant legal advisor in the U.S. Department of State Office of Treaty Affairs.

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Content Description

The Sylvia Eugenia Nilsen papers (circa 1920s-1975) consist of materials from Nilsen's schooling and memoranda, news clippings, and memorabilia from her career as a U.S. Department of State attorney.

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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.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of Elsa Archuleta in 1991.

Processing Note

Processed by Manuscripts Division staff in the 1990s.

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Separated Materials

See also the Sylvia Eugene Nilsen photograph collection (P0440) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: "Columbus School joins the Red Cross"
    Dates: 1920s
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Utah-Idaho Forensic League
    Dates: 1930s
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Ladies Literary Club
    Dates: 1936
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: Play Program
    Dates: 1936
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Rocky Mountain Forensic League
    Dates: 1937
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: University of Utah Excellence Award
    Dates: 1938
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: University of Utah Commencement
    Dates: 1939
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: LDS MIA
    Dates: 1941
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: Music Program
    Dates: 1941
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: Certificate of Membership in the Kappa Beta Pi Legal Sorority
    Dates: 1945
    Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  • Description: George Washington University Commencement Invitation
    Dates: 1948
    Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  • Description: Certificate of Bar for the District of Columbia
    Container: Box 1, Folder 12
  • Description: LDS Washington DC Stake Play "Hansel & Gretel"
    Dates: 1948
    Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  • Description: George Washington University Graduation Program
    Dates: 1948
    Container: Box 1, Folder 14
  • Description: Newspaper Article
    Dates: 1950
    Container: Box 1, Folder 15
  • Description: LDS Leadership Award
    Dates: 1951
    Container: Box 1, Folder 16
  • Description: Great Lakes Conference
    Dates: 1952
    Container: Box 1, Folder 17
  • Description: Invitations
    Dates: 1952
    Container: Box 1, Folder 18
  • Description: Great Lakes Conference
    Dates: 1954
    Container: Box 1, Folder 19
  • Description: FCN Treaty Negotiation with FD Roosevelt
    Dates: 1954
    Container: Box 1, Folder 20
  • Description: Invitations
    Dates: 1954
    Container: Box 1, Folder 21
  • Description: North Pacific Fur Seal Conference
    Dates: 1955
    Container: Box 1, Folder 22
  • Description: Invitations
    Dates: 1956
    Container: Box 1, Folder 23
  • Description: Certificate of 10 Years Service to the US State Department
    Dates: 1956
    Container: Box 1, Folder 24
  • Description: Certificate of Membership in the American Bar Association
    Dates: 1956
    Container: Box 1, Folder 25
  • Description: US State Department Performance Rating
    Dates: 1959
    Container: Box 1, Folder 26
  • Description: Carte de visite from M/M Lai Chia-Chin
    Dates: 1959
    Container: Box 1, Folder 27
  • Description: Dinner Invitation from M/M Lai Chia Chin
    Dates: 1960s
    Container: Box 1, Folder 28
  • Description: Recommended Guest List for the President's Luncheon for Japanese Prime Minister Nishi
    Dates: 1960
    Container: Box 1, Folder 29
  • Description: Newsclippings
    Dates: 1960
    Container: Box 1, Folder 30
  • Description: Presidential Invitation
    Dates: 1960
    Container: Box 1, Folder 31
  • Description: Invitation to the 49th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of the Republic of China
    Dates: 1960
    Container: Box 1, Folder 32
  • Description: Certificate of Appreciation from the Illinois State Society of Washington DC
    Dates: 1960
    Container: Box 1, Folder 33
  • Description: Invitation to JF Kennedy Presidential Inaurguation
    Dates: 1961
    Container: Box 1, Folder 34
  • Description: Invitation from M/M Eric Hill Hager
    Dates: 1961
    Container: Box 1, Folder 35
  • Description: Invitation to the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of the Republic of China
    Dates: 1961
    Container: Box 1, Folder 36
  • Description: Certificate of 20 Years Service to the US State Department
    Dates: 1961
    Container: Box 1, Folder 37
  • Description: United Nations Diplomatic Card
    Dates: 1961
    Container: Box 1, Folder 38
  • Description: Bon Voyage Cards
    Dates: 1961
    Container: Box 1, Folder 39
  • Description: Vienna, Austria Postcards
    Dates: 1961
    Container: Box 1, Folder 40
  • Description: Vienna, Austria Invitations
    Dates: 1961
    Container: Box 1, Folder 41
  • Description: Newsprint
    Dates: 1961
    Container: Box 1, Folder 42
  • Description: Invitation to Venezuelan Consulate Party
    Dates: 1962
    Container: Box 1, Folder 43
  • Description: Meeting with the President Admit Card
    Dates: 1962
    Container: Box 1, Folder 44
  • Description: Invitations
    Dates: 1962
    Container: Box 1, Folder 45
  • Description: Second Vienna Conference
    Dates: 1963
    Container: Box 1, Folder 46
  • Description: United Nations Diplomatic Card
    Dates: 1963
    Container: Box 1, Folder 47
  • Description: Bon Voyage Cards
    Dates: 1963
    Container: Box 1, Folder 48
  • Description: Letter from Warde Cameron to Abram Chayes
    Dates: 1963
    Container: Box 1, Folder 49
  • Description: Hungarian Visitor Regulations
    Dates: 1963
    Container: Box 1, Folder 50
  • Description: Soviet Embassy Christmas Card
    Dates: 1964
    Container: Box 1, Folder 51
  • Description: Letter from George A. Tesoro to Ms. Nilsen
    Dates: 1964
    Container: Box 1, Folder 52
  • Description: Certificate of 25 Years Service to the US State Department
    Dates: 1966
    Container: Box 1, Folder 53
  • Description: Participant List to BIRPI
    Dates: 1967
    Container: Box 1, Folder 54
  • Description: Letter from Eugene M. Braderman to Ms. Nilsen
    Dates: 1967
    Container: Box 1, Folder 55
  • Description: US State Department Performance Rating
    Dates: 1973
    Container: Box 1, Folder 56
  • Description: Newsprint
    Dates: 1975
    Container: Box 1, Folder 57
  • Description: Farewell Card
    Container: Box 1, Folder 58
  • Description: Newsprint
    Container: Box 1, Folder 59
  • Description: Certificates
    Container: Map case folder 1

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Subject Terms

  • Government attorneys--United States--Archives
  • International officials and employees--Archives
  • Women lawyers--United States--20th century--Archives

Personal Names

  • Nilsen, Sylvia, 1917-1977 --Archives

Corporate Names

  • United States. Department of State. Treaty Affairs Staff--Employees--Archives
  • University of Utah--Alumni and alumnae--Archives

Geographical Names

  • China--Foreign relations--United States
  • Japan--Foreign relations--United States
  • United States--Foreign relations--China
  • United States--Foreign relations--Japan

Form or Genre Terms

  • Business correspondence
  • Certificates
  • Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
  • Conference materials
  • Greeting cards
  • Newsprint
  • Postcards
  • Programs (Publications)

Titles within the Collection

  • Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961 April 18)

Finding aid created by Manuscripts Division staff.
1990 (last modified: 2019 and 2024)

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