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Carol L. Clark papers, 1968-2002
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Clark, Carol, 1948-
- Title
- Carol L. Clark papers
- Dates
- 1968-2002 (inclusive)19682002
- Quantity
- 6.5 linear feet, (11 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2758
- Summary
- The Carol L. Clark papers (1968-2002) consist of periodicals, correspondence, articles, and other documents pertaining to her career as the Consumer Education Specialist for the Utah Attorney General's Office (1982-1985). This collection also contains documents pertaining to Clark's move to Utah's Department of Economic Development as the Women's Bureau Director (1986). The collection also contains other articles, periodicals, and brochures written by or pertaining to Clark.
- 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
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Carol Lois Clark was an educator in Salt Lake City who received her doctorate and masters degree in education from the University of Utah. Clark became an administrative assistant to the then Governor, Norman H. Bangerter. In 1984, Clark was instated as the first Consumer Education Specialist for the Utah Attorney General's Office. Clark's responsibility in the position was to educate the Utah public on smart consumer tips and practices. Following her time with the Attorney General's Office in 1986, Clark became the director of Utah's Department of Economic Development's Women's Bureau.
Clark was well known across the state and nation for her expertise in consumer education and was often consulted for various articles and magazines. Additionally, Clark was an active writer and was commonly known for being the author of How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off (1985) as well as many other poems and short stories. Besides being an active writer for her various state-positions, Clark often wrote and spoke for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Clark received multiple awards including the Outstanding Women of America Award (1984).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists mainly of periodicals pertaining to or collected by Clark. The collection also contains awards, speeches, brochures, writings, and correspondence.
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
Arrangement
The Carol L. Clark papers are arranged, first, with Clark's correspondence, portfolio, and awards. These documents are followed by documents related to Clark's positions and other community contributions. Periodicals collected by Clark are arranged chronologically within their agency. The final box contains oversized articles and awards along with their accompanying documents.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Carol L. Clark in 2014.
Processing Note
Processed by Esabelle Khaosanga in 2015.
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Related Materials
Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archive.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Community and workReturn to Top
This series consists of documents pertaining to the various positions held by Clark, personally and professionally. The series includes correspondence, recognitions, speeches, brochures, and related periodicals.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Correspondence, profiles and recognitions |
1968-1995 | ||
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1-4 | Correspondence |
1983-1988 |
| 1 | 5 | Personal file |
1968-1986 |
| 1 | 6 | Portfolio |
|
| 1 | 7 | Awards, certificates and recognitions |
1982-1995 |
Accolades and speeches |
1982-1995 | ||
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1-2 | Accolades |
1983-1986 |
| 2 | 3 | Letters praising Clark |
1982-1984 |
| 2 | 4 | Accomplishments |
1984-1986 |
| 2 | 5 | Advancement to Utah Economic Development - Women's Bureau Director |
1986-1995 |
| 2 | 6 | National Council of Women
This folder contains documents regarding Clark's receiving of the Young Women Achiever Award.
|
1984 |
| 2 | 7 | Speeches |
|
| 2 | 8 | Tucson speech |
1983 |
| 2 | 9 | Consumer education radio features |
1982 |
| 2 | 10-11 | Norman H. Bangerter remarks |
1985-1987 |
WritingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Book and drafts |
1971-1987 | ||
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 1 |
Hot to Avoid Getting Ripped Off
|
1985 |
| 3 | 2 | Correspondence regarding How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off
|
1985-1987 |
| 3 | 3 | Documents regarding How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off
|
1985-1987 |
| 3 | 4 | Drafts |
1971-1978 |
Writings featuring Clark
This subseries contains writings both written and featuring Clark.
|
1965-1996 | ||
| Box | Folder | ||
| 4 | 1 |
Pencilings
|
1965 |
| 4 | 2 | University of Utah Annual Commencement |
1970 |
| 4 | 3 |
Woods of Wisdom
|
1971 |
| 4 | 4 | Utah Council of Teachers of English Journal |
1972 |
| 4 | 5 |
Folklore Forum
|
1973 |
| 4 | 6 |
Nevermind
|
|
| 4 | 7 | Miscellaneous Writings |
1976-1996 |
| 4 | 8 | NCW - Education: The Human Connection |
1984 |
| 4 | 9 | Consumer Resource Handbook |
1985 |
| 4 | 10 | ALERT: Agenda for Leadership in Educational Resources for Tomorrow |
1987 |
| 4 | 11 | Utah Economic Development: Annual Report FY88 |
1988 |
| 4 | 12 |
The Executive Educator
|
1989 |
| 4 | 13 |
LEAR's
|
1991 |
| 4 | 14 |
Continuum
|
1993 |
| 4 | 15 | The State of Utah: Office Directory |
|
| 4 | 16 | Principles of Learning |
|
Writings collected by Clark |
1977-1992 | ||
| Box | Folder | ||
| 5 | 1 | Mixed Writings Collected by Clark |
1977-1982 |
| 5 | 2 |
Something Extraordinary, Relief Society |
1992 |
| 5 | 3 | Secular booklet |
|
| 5 | 4 | Loose Notes |
1983 |
| 5 | 5 | Utah Pamphlets: Utah Women and Childcare |
|
| 5 | 6 | Department of Community and Economic Development: Business Plan FY90 |
1990 |
| 5 | 7 | Division of Business and Economic Development: Annual Report FY89 |
1989 |
| 5 | 8 | Utah Facts Book |
1989-1990 |
| 5 | 9 | Small Business Financing in Utah |
|
ArticlesReturn to Top
This series consists of all publications collected by Clark.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 8 | Consumer Council articles |
1982-1985 | |
| 9 | Deseret News articles |
1983-1999 | |
General articles
This subseries contains periodicals from various publishers throughout Utah. The arrangement of the folders are maintained in the order they were in from their original binders.
|
1982-1985 | ||
| Box | Folder | ||
| 10 | 1 | Tribune articles |
1982-1984 |
| 10 | 2 | The Gazette articles |
1982-1984 |
| 10 | 3 | Church News articles |
|
| 10 | 4 | Senior Edition articles |
1984 |
| 10 | 5 | This People articles |
1984-1985 |
| 10 | 6 | Golden Age articles |
1984 |
| 10 | 7 | Richfield reaper articles |
1984 |
| 10 | 8 | Park Record articles |
1984 |
| 10 | 9 | Cache Citizen articles |
1984 |
| 10 | 10 | Cedar City Spectrum articles |
1984 |
| 10 | 11 | St. George Daily Spectrum articles |
1984-1985 |
| 10 | 12 | Price Sun Advocate articles |
1984 |
| 10 | 13 | Vernal Express articles |
1984-1985 |
| 10 | 14 | Provo Daily Herald articles |
1984 |
| 10 | 15 | Newsletters |
1983-1984 |
| 10 | 16 | General articles |
1982-1985 |
OversizedReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 11 | 1 | Oversized awards |
1969-1981 |
| 11 | 2 | Oversized articles |
1970-1985 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Consumer education
- Latter Day Saint women--Utah--Archives
- Women educators--Utah--Archives
Personal Names
- Clark, Carol, 1948---Archives
- Clark, Carol, 1948---How to avoid getting ripped off--Manuscripts
Corporate Names
- Utah. Attorney General's Office--Records and correspondence
- Utah. Governor's Office of Economic Development
- Utah. Governor's Office of Economic Development--Women's Bureau--Records and correspondence
Form or Genre Terms
- Awards
- Booklets
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Correspondence
- Pamphlets
- Speeches (documents)
Finding aid created by Esabelle Khaosanga.
2015 (last modified: 2020)
