Francis R. Martin papers, 1919-1993
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Francis R. Martin papers
- Dates
- 1919-1993 (inclusive)19191993
- Quantity
- 2 boxes, (0.75 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_MSS 353
- Summary
- The papers include Francis R. Martin's radio show as well as personal, family, professional, and religious documents.
- 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 Note
Francis R. Martin was born November 14, 1922 in Watervliet, New York. Enlisting in the Army Air Corp in November 1942, he was stationed in Logan, Utah, where he met his future wife, Rachael Colleen Edwards. While serving as a crew member in Europe, on November 30, 1944 his B-17 plane was shot down, and he was a prisoner of war for six months. Returning to Logan after the war, he worked in the auto parts business until his retirement. For twelve years, he disc jockeyed an evening public radio program on station KUSU; he was known as "Fran, the Old Fashioned Music Man." Active in many Cache Valley organizations, his memberships included the Elks Lodge, the Logan Country Club, and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church until his death at Sunshine Terrace in Logan, March 20, 2000.
Content Description
The papers include the playlists for Martin's radio show, in addition to various personal, family, professional, and religious documents. Multiple family members are represented throughout the collection. "School Papers 1961", Box 1, Folder 2, belonged to Francis R. Martin, Jr., son of Francis Martin and Rachael Edwards. "Photographs 1959-1961" contains four photographs: Mrs. Knight's third grade class at Hillcrest Elementary, Logan, Utah, 1959-1960; Mrs. Lowder's fourth grade class, Adams Elementary, Logan, Utah, 1960-1961; John Olsen's unknown class, undated; and an unidentified elementary class, Logan, Utah, undated. Box 2, Folder 2 is the funeral booklet for Rachael Colleen Edwards, the late wife of Francis Martin. The second funeral booklet, Box 2, Folder 3, is for William D. Martin, who appears to be the brother of Francis Martin, but the relationship is unknown.
Various family artifacts accompanied this collection but have been removed. Extra blank paper and bindings have been removed from the folders "School Papers 1961" and "Funeral Booklet – Rachael Colleen Edwards Martin." The "Legal and Financial Documents" folders, Box 1, Folders 5 and 6, were divided for preservation concerns, not to maintain original order.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Francis R. Martin papers must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archvies manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Francis R. Martin papers USU_MSS 353, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations: USU_MSS 353, USUSCA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by topic.
Processing Note
Processed in April of 2010.
Acquisition Information
The Francis R. Martin papers were donated to Special Collections and Archives by Francis R. Martin in 1996. In addition to the papers, his donation also included his personal collection of jazz records, which was subsequently transferred to the recording collection at the Utah Festival Opera.
Bibliography
The Herald Journal, 21 March 2000, ObituariesDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1957-1989Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Funeral Booklet Rachael Colleen Edwards MartinDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Funeral Booklet William D. MartinDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Religious DocumentsDates: 1926-1984Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: KUSU ProgrammingDates: 18 August 1986-24 March 1989Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: KUSU ProgrammingDates: 27 March 1989-29 July 1991Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: KUSU ProgrammingDates: 30 July 1991-03 November 1992Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: KUSU ProgrammingDates: 4 November 1992-31 December 1993Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: CertificatesDates: 1940-1992Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: School PapersDates: 1961Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: School DocumentsDates: 1941-1964Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: PhotographsDates: 1959-1961Container: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: Legal and Financial DocumentsDates: 1919-1987Container: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: Oversized Legal and Financial DocumentsDates: 1977-1985Container: Box 2, Folder 6
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Classes (Groups of students)--Utah--Logan--Photographers
- Legal documents--Utah
- Radio programs--Utah--Logan
- Student records--Utah--Logan
Form or Genre Terms
- Certificates
- Greeting cards
