J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections
Emma B. Sorenson papers
Sorenson, Emma B., 1880-1973
ACCN 3125
5.25 linear feet
3 boxes
1911-1946
The Emma B. Sorenson papers (1911-1946) contain sketches, short stories, and sewing materials related to Sorenson's life as a teacher and seamstress.
English
Emma Theresa Baker (1880-1973) was born in Cache County, Utah. She attended BYU and USU, and worked as a teacher for many years. She was involved with the LDS Church and her community, teaching choir and participating in local politics. She married Frederick Jacob Sorensen in 1907, and together they had one son before Frederick's death in 1909. Emma Baker Sorenson died in August 1973 at the age of 92 and was buried in Mendon, Utah.
The Emma B. Sorenson papers (1911-1946) contain sketches, short stories, and sewing materials related to Sorenson's life as a teacher and seamstress.
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Donated by Rachel Fairbourne in 2019.
Processed by Kristina Barksdale in 2021.
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Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives.
Sorenson, Emma B., 1880-1973--Archives
Sewing--Drawings
Clothing and dress--Drawings
Women dressmakers--Utah--20th century--Archives
Women college teachers--Utah--20th century--Archives
Latter Day Saint women--Utah--20th century--Archives
Home and Family
Poetry
Short stories
Drawings
Scrapbooks
Swatches
Cloth
Instructional and educational works
The Logan Republican article on Sorenson's run for County Recorder
1916
1
1
Poems and short stories
1
2-3
Sister's Best Feller poem
1
4
It Wasn't a Success short story
1
5
Lists of readings and stories
1
6
Landscape sketches
1
7
Costume sketches and mockups
1921
1924
1
8
Clothing sketches
1
9
Silhouette model drawing
1
10
Hair style cutout collage
1
11
The History of Men's Raiment
1912
1
12
Infant clothing catalogues
1
13
Writing on hats and dresses
1
14
Salt Lake theater flyer and notes
1
15
Lesson notes and envelope
1911
1
16
Notes
1912
1
17
Scrapbooks and sewing manuals
1942-1946
2
Sewing pieces and fabric samples
3