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Alene Dalton papers, 1950-1987
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Alene Dalton papers
- Dates
- 1950-1987 (inclusive)19501987
- Quantity
- 12.5 linear feet, (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 0955
- Summary
- The Alene Dalton papers (1950-1987) contain scrapbooks, awards, and art work related to Dalton's tenure as "The Story Princess."
- 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
Alene Olsen (1915-1986) was born in Brigham City, Utah. She received her B.A. in child psychology from the University of Utah prior to becoming a teacher. She married Ross Dalton, started her own nursery school, and collaborated with two friends on "My Picture Book of Songs." Dalton went on to become the "Story Princess" on KSL-TV in Salt Lake City. She appeared as this character on "The Kate Smith Show" and "The Perry Como Show." She also appeared as "Princess Summerfall Winterspring" and "Heididoody" on the "Howdy Doody Show." She authored more than fifty books. Ross Dalton died in 1973 and she married Herbert Baker Chapin in 1979. Alene Dalton Chapin died in June 1986.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Alene Dalton papers (1950-1987) contain scrapbooks, awards, and art work related to Dalton's tenure as "The Story Princess."
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
Acquisition Information
Donated by Herbert Baker Chapin in 1987.
Purchased from William Thurman (boxes 2-4) in 2011.
Processing Note
Processed in 1987 by Manuscripts personnel and in 2011 by Karen Carver.
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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
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| oversize-box | ||
| 1 | Artwork and awards
Contains charcoal sketches of Alene Dalton and the Story Princess, and award certificates.
|
1950-1987 |
| 2 | Artwork and awards
Contains illustrations from "My New Picture Book of Songs" and University of Utah Distinguished Alumnus Award plaque.
|
1970s |
| 3 | Scrapbook | 1952-1956 |
| 4 | Scrapbook | 1956-1958 |
| 5 | Original scrapbook covers | 1952-1958 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Children's literature--Women authors
- Women television personalities--Utah--Archives
Personal Names
- Chapin, Alene Olsen Dalton, 1915-1986--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Awards
- Drawings (visual works)
- Illustrations (layout features)
- Scrapbooks
Titles within the Collection
- Story Princess (Television program)
Finding aid prepared by Karen Carver.
2011 (last modified: 2018 and 2024)
