Authors Club records, 1893-2012

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Authors Club (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Title
Authors Club records
Dates
1893-2012 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.75 linear feet, (10 boxes)
Collection Number
MS 0240
Summary
The Authors Club records (1893-2012) consist of minute books, annual histories, yearbooks, and some general materials surrounding one of the longest running women's clubs in Utah.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Authors Club was organized in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1893. Its original object was to "form a club for the study of the works of the best authors." The club has expanded this to establishing traveling libraries, helping in war relief activities, and offering a free kindergarten, as well as being involved with Utah women political groups. Membership in the club is generally limited to those from prominent Salt Lake City families.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Authors Club records (1893-2012) consist of minute books, annual histories, yearbooks, and some general materials surrounding one of the longest running women's clubs in Utah.

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

Processing Note

Processed by Ann Miller in 1981.

Addenda processed by Manuscripts Division staff in the 1990s and by Kevin Priest in 2014.

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Related Materials

Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Administrative and historical materialsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1
Minute books
This box holds one folder of handwritten minutes, later transcribed into the minute books, and minute books 1-6.
1899-1944
2
Minute books
This box holds minute books 7-11, as well as some loose-leaf minutes.
1944-1970
3
Annual histories
Besides general histories of the club, yearly historical reports, speeches, programs, tributes, and miscellaneous materials may also be included.
1893-1979
Volume
4 1-3
Roll books
Records of attendance.
1921-1972
4 4
Record book
Includes an alphabetical entertainment list and a chronological list of offices.
1928-1960

Yearbooks and General MaterialsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
5 1-6
Yearbooks
1915-1966
5 7
Constitution and By-laws, Revisions
1946; 1957
5 8
Correspondence
1936; 1971
5 9
Receipts
For dues payments and donations.
1896-1905
5 10
Newspaper Clippings
1915-1978
5 11
Miscellaneous
Memorials, notes, Classic Club yearbook, and other items.
1943-1954
5 12
Miscellaneous
Roll book, Middle East Authors Club materials, and a speech.
1972-1989
6 1-2
Meeting minutes
1964-1975
7 1-7
Yearbooks
1967-2000
7 8
List of members
1893-2000
7 9
Topics
1950-2002
7 10
Histories
1962-1981
7 11
Constitution
7 12
Airport layout plan
7 13
State flag of Utah
8 1-18
Meeting minutes
1981-1999
8 19
Suggestions for secretary
1993
8 20
For new members
1993

Administrative and historical materials, records, writingsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
9 1
Records
1981-2008
9 2-3
Yearbooks
1969-2012
9 4
Topic Materials
2006
9 5
Sentiments
9 6
Correspondence
1967-2012
10 1-3
Various Writings
1979-2011
10 4
Newspaper Clippings
1991; 2010

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Women--Books and reading--Utah--Salt Lake City
  • Women--Utah--Salt Lake City--Societies and clubs--Records and correspondence

Corporate Names

  • Authors Club (Salt Lake City, Utah)--Records and correspondence

Form or Genre Terms

  • Business correspondence
  • Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
  • Membership directories
  • Minutes (Records)
  • Yearbooks