Dorothy Smith MacFarlane papers, 1900-1978

Overview of the Collection

Creator
MacFarlane, Dorothy Smith, 1915-2015
Title
Dorothy Smith MacFarlane papers
Dates
1900-1978 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.25 Linear Feet, (3 Boxes)
Collection Number
ACCN 2966
Summary
The Dorothy Smith MacFarlane papers (1900-1978) contain correspondence and miscellaneous materials related to MacFarlane's family and friends. A highly respected teacher, she was active in her community and was a member of organizations such as the Utah State Medical Auxiliary and Chapter V of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Dorothy Smith MacFarlane (1915-2015) was born in Redfield, Kansas. She earned her bachelor's degree at Utah State University, and attended graduate school at the University of California at Berkeley. She married Dr. L. Wayland MacFarlane in 1940 and together they had two daughters. A highly respected teacher, she was active in her community and was a member of organizations such as the Utah State Medical Auxiliary and Chapter V of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She passed away in Salt Lake City in 2015 at the age of 99.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Dorothy Smith MacFarlane papers (1900-1978) contain correspondence and miscellaneous materials related to MacFarlane's family and friends.

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

Arranged by subject.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Jane MacFarlane in 2016.

Processing Note

Processed by Kristina Barksdale in 2021.

Separated Materials

Photographs have been transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (A0194).

Related Materials

Forms part of the Aileen Clyde 20th Century Women’s Archive.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

I:  CorrespondenceReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
1 1
Card and drawing from Jean and Leonard
1 2
Autograph book with notes to Nellie Smith
1900-1909
1 3
Poem from schoolmate
1938
1 4-5
Poem
1 6
Book of Christmas poems and carols
1 7
Illinois college commencement program
1962
1 8
The Maryville handbook by the Christian associations of Maryville College
1909-1910
2
Post cards
1906-1939
3
Post cards, letters, and miscellaneous papers
1906-1978

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • MacFarlane, Dorothy Smith, 1915-2015--Archives

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence