Utah Order of Women Legislators records, 1933-1986
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Utah Order of Women Legislators
- Title
- Utah Order of Women Legislators records
- Dates
- 1933-1986 (inclusive)19331986
- Quantity
- 5 linear feet, (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- MS 0152
- Summary
- The Utah Order of Women Legislators records (1933-1986) consist of a minute book, scrapbooks, biographical sketches, correspondence, resolutions, and bicentennial materials for this women's organization.
- 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
- Collection materials are in English.
Historical Note
The Utah Order of Women Legislators was chartered on 4 April 1936. The idea for the organization was initiated by Julia M. Emery of the Connecticut Order of Women Legislators who wrote a letter to Elise Musser of Utah suggesting the formation. In May 1938, it was decided that the group would also become members of Utah's Legislative Council of Women, as well as the Salt Lake Council of Women. Since its conception, the organization has passed resolutions pertaining to women, served in a World War II bond drive, and held various functions designed to promote friendship among women who have common interests and problems.
Content Description
The Utah Order of Women Legislators records (1933-1986) consist of a minute book, scrapbooks, biographical sketches, correspondence, resolutions, and bicentennial materials for this women's organization.
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
Acquisition Information
Boxes 1-2 and box 3, folders 1-9, were donated in 1978.
Box 3, folder 10, was donated in 1998.
Processing Note
Processed by Kimberly M. Day and Alison Rogers in 1978 and 2003.
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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: Minute BookDates: 1936-1961Container: Oversize box 1, Volume 1
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Description: ScrapbookDates: 1933-1967Container: Oversize box 1, Volume 2
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Description: ScrapbookDates: 1971-1975Container: Oversize box 1, Volume 3
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Description: Book RemembranceDates: circa 1929-1964Container: Oversize box 1, Volume 4
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Description: Biographical Sketches, A-LContainer: Box 2, Volume 1
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Description: Biographical Sketches, L-T
This volume also contains photographs, a directory, a questionnaire, and news clippings.
Container: Box 2, Volume 2 -
Description: Biographical Sketches
Copies and rough drafts of the sketches in volumes 1 and 2 of this box.
Container: Box 2, Folder 1 -
Description: Delila M. Abbott, BiographyContainer: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Mildred Fergeon Rich, Book of MemoriesContainer: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: Women Legislators of Utah, 1896-1976, Bicentennial IssueDates: 1976Container: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1938-1953Container: Box 3, Volume 1
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Description: Membership ListsContainer: Box 3, Folder 2
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Description: Women's Centennial Congress, Summary of EventsDates: 1940Container: Box 3, Folder 3
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Description: Reports
Also includes speeches and a KSL Radio script.
Dates: 1943-1946Container: Box 3, Folder 4 -
Description: Convention in Phoenix, ArizonaDates: 1952Container: Box 3, Folder 5
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Description: Article
From The Women's Chronicler, this article/paper deals with the pertinent issues affecting women. The front page deals with the Equal Rights Ammendment.
Dates: 1976Container: Box 3, Folder 6 -
Description: Equality for Women Pamphlet
Written by Beatrice Marchant.
Dates: 1976Container: Box 3, Folder 7 -
Description: ProgramsDates: 1946-1975Container: Box 3, Folder 8
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Description: News ClippingsDates: 1945-1977Container: Box 3, Folder 9
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1976-1986Container: Box 3, Folder 10
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Savings bonds--Utah--20th century
- Women political candidates--Utah--20th century--Archives
- Women politicians--Utah--Societies and clubs--20th century--Archives
- Women--Political activity--Utah--20th century
- World War, 1939-1945--Finance--Utah
Personal Names
- Abbott, Delila M.
- Rich, Mildred Forgeon, 1883-1978
Corporate Names
- Utah Order of Women Legislators--Records and correspondence
Geographical Names
- Utah--Politics and government--20th century--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Biographies
- Business correspondence
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Conference materials
- Membership lists
- Minutes (Records)
- Programs (Publications)
- Scrapbooks
