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Barbara Bailey Hales papers, 1971-1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hales, Barbara Bailey, 1924-2005
Title
Barbara Bailey Hales papers
Dates
1971-1996 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.25 linear feet, (8 boxes)
Collection Number
ACCN 1654
Summary
The Barbara Bailey Hales papers (1971-1996) consist of documents collected by Hales regarding her research in sex equality and single parent support as well as her participation on various boards and councils.
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, Dutch; Flemish
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Biographical Note

Barbara Bailey Hales (1924-2005) was born in Salt Lake City and received her degree in Foods and Nutrition/Bacteriology from Brigham Young University (BYU). She married Delbert Ray Hales in 1947 and proceeded to live in Philadelphia before moving back to Utah. When Delbert passed in 1969, Barbara returned to BYU to receive her Masters Degree (1973) where she also became Education Instructor. In 1976, Hales became a specialist with Utah's State Board of Education in Consumer and Homemaking Education.

Hales continued to participate through activity with Utah State Division of Child and Family Services, the Utah Governor's Commission on Women and Families, and the Utah Governor's Task Force for the Integration of Women in the Workforce. Additionally, Hales participated in the activity of multiple equality policies in Utah. Hales received awards and accolades such as the Distinguished Alumni Service Award from BYU, the Silver Apple from Utah State University, and the Development 20/20 Award.

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Content Description

The Hales papers consist of collected correspondence, research, and conference documents relating to Hales work. Additionally, the collection contains some of Hales accolades and awards.

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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

Arrangement

This collection is arranged first, with personal items including notes, publications, and correspondence. These documents are followed by documents collected regarding the organizations Hale was involved with and her research. Final documents include awards and teaching material.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Karen Mecham in 1997.

Processing Note

Processed by Esabelle Khaosanga in 2015.

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Separated Materials

Audio-visual materials have been transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (A0434).

Related Materials

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

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Equality before the law--Research--United States
  • Sex discrimination against women--Research--United States--Research--United States
  • Sex discrimination in education--Law and legislation
  • Single parents--Research--United States
  • Single-parent families--Research--United States
  • Women educators--Utah--Archives
  • Women--Legal status, laws, etc.--Utah
  • Women--Political activity--Utah
  • Women--Utah--Social conditions--20th century

Personal Names

  • Hales, Barbara Bailey, 1924-2005--Archives
  • Hales, Barbara Bailey, 1924-2005--Political activity
  • Hatch, Orrin, 1934-2022--Correspondence

Form or Genre Terms

  • Awards
  • Certificates
  • Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
  • Correspondence
  • Handbooks
  • Handbooks and manuals
  • Programs (documents)
  • Research notes
  • Slides (photographs)
  • Speeches (documents)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Hatch, Orrin, 1934-2022 (aut)

Finding aid created by Esabelle Khaosanga.
2015 (last modified: 2018 and 2024)

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