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Vernon Wallace Larsen papers, 1932-1997

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Larsen, Vernon Wallace, 1920-2003
Title
Vernon Wallace Larsen papers
Dates
1932-1997 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.5 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 2309
Summary
The Vernon Wallace Larsen papers (1932-1997) contain his research for the book Utah Poets. This includes oral histories, interviews, examples of their work, and correspondence. The book was written to celebrate the Utah State Poetry Society's annual award for "Poet of the Year," and includes a biography of each winner. There are also interviews and original work with poets who did not win, but still contributed to the society.
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
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Historical Note

Vernon Wallace Larsen (1920-2003), taught sociology at Brigham Young University, and was married to Margaret Larsen.

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Content Description

The Vernon Wallace Larsen papers (1932-1997) contain his research for the book Utah Poets. This includes oral histories, interviews, examples of their work, and correspondence. The book was written to celebrate the Utah State Poetry Society's annual award for "Poet of the Year," and includes a biography of each winner. There are also interviews and original work with poets who did not win, but still contributed to the society.

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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.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of Margaret Larsen in 2006.

Related Materials

See also the Alice Morrey Bailey papers (ACCN 1676) located in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processing Note

Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2006.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Utah Poets

    • Description: Utah Poets
      Dates: 1965-1997
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1-2
    • Description: Alice Morrey Bailey Poems, Essays, Correspondence and Manuscripts
      Dates: 1975-1996
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3-6
    • Description: Nancy Hawks Baird
      Dates: 1996
      Container: Box 2, Folder 1
    • Description: Wanda Bindrup Blaisdell and Marilyn Brown
      Dates: 1995
      Container: Box 2, Folder 2
    • Description: Bonnie Howe Behuin
      Dates: 1983
      Container: Box 2, Folder 3
    • Description: Muriel Heal Bywater
      Dates: 1994
      Container: Box 2, Folder 4
    • Description: Lavon B. Carroll
      Dates: 1982
      Container: Box 2, Folder 5
    • Description: Berta Huish Christensen
      Dates: 1967
      Container: Box 2, Folder 6
    • Description: Elaine Christensen
      Dates: 1990
      Container: Box 2, Folder 7
    • Description: Jack Christensen
      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 2, Folder 8
    • Description: Dennis M. Clark
      Dates: 1985
      Container: Box 3, Folder 1
    • Description: Marden J. Clark
      Dates: 1989
      Container: Box 3, Folder 2
    • Description: LaVerde M. Clayson
      Dates: 1980
      Container: Box 3, Folder 3
    • Description: Kathryn M. Clemet
      Dates: 1987
      Container: Box 3, Folder 4
    • Description: Helen Maur Cook
      Dates: 1975
      Container: Box 3, Folder 5
    • Description: Christie Lund Coles
      Dates: 1948
      Container: Box 3, Folder 6
    • Description: Vesta Pierce Crawford
      Dates: 1965
      Container: Box 3, Folder 7
    • Description: Carlton Culmsee
      Container: Box 3, Folder 8
    • Description: Joyce B. Davis
      Dates: 1984
      Container: Box 4, Folder 1
    • Description: Joyce Ellen Davis
      Container: Box 4, Folder 2
    • Description: Frank DeCaria
      Dates: 1981
      Container: Box 4, Folder 3
    • Description: Robert J, Frederickson
      Dates: 1991
      Container: Box 4, Folder 4
    • Description: John Freckleton and Cyril D. Fullmer
      Dates: 1963
      Container: Box 4, Folder 5
    • Description: Mabel Jones Gabbet
      Dates: 1988
      Container: Box 4, Folder 6
    • Description: Brewster Gheslin
      Container: Box 4, Folder 7
    • Description: Max Golightly
      Container: Box 4, Folder 8
    • Description: Patricia Grimm
      Dates: 1985
      Container: Box 5, Folder 1
    • Description: Patty Gurule and Ed Hart
      Dates: 1987-1988
      Container: Box 5, Folder 2
    • Description: Randall L. Hall
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 5, Folder 3
    • Description: Lael W. Hill
      Dates: 1966
      Container: Box 5, Folder 4
    • Description: Sherwin W. Howard
      Dates: 1988
      Container: Box 5, Folder 5
    • Description: Elaine Ipson
      Dates: 1995
      Container: Box 5, Folder 6
    • Description: Jean Jenkins
      Container: Box 5, Folder 7
    • Description: Maxine R. Jennings
      Dates: 1972
      Container: Box 5, Folder 8
    • Description: Kathyrn Kay
      Dates: 1997
      Container: Box 6, Folder 1
    • Description: Clinton Larosn
      Dates: 1975-1976
      Container: Box 6, Folder 2
    • Description: Dorothy Logan
      Dates: 1986
      Container: Box 6, Folder 3
    • Description: Donna Mackert
      Dates: 1993-1994
      Container: Box 6, Folder 4-5
    • Description: Walter L. Maugham
      Container: Box 6, Folder 6
    • Description: Susan Evans McCloud and Harrison Merrill
      Dates: 1935-1995
      Container: Box 6, Folder 7
    • Description: Leroy Burke Meagher
      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 6, Folder 8
    • Description: Caroline E Miner
      Dates: 1976
      Container: Box 6, Folder 9
    • Description: Margaret Rampton Monk
      Dates: 1986
      Container: Box 7, Folder 1
    • Description: Lloyd Murray and Veneeta Nielson
      Dates: 1978
      Container: Box 7, Folder 2
    • Description: Pearle M. Olsen
      Dates: 1978
      Container: Box 7, Folder 3
    • Description: Maryan Paxton
      Dates: 1989
      Container: Box 7, Folder 4
    • Description: Carol Lynn Pearson
      Dates: 1990
      Container: Box 7, Folder 5
    • Description: Margaret Pettis
      Dates: 1988
      Container: Box 7, Folder 6
    • Description: Poetry Society Notes
      Dates: 1986
      Container: Box 7, Folder 7
    • Description: Geraldine Pratt
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 7, Folder 8
    • Description: Faye C. Richins, Lula Greene Richards, and Alice Rockwell
      Container: Box 8, Folder 1
    • Description: Dorothy J. Roberts and Iris W. Schow
      Container: Box 8, Folder 2
    • Description: Brad Raghaar
      Dates: 1992
      Container: Box 8, Folder 3
    • Description: Clarence P. Socwell
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 8, Folder 4
    • Description: Margery S. Stewart
      Dates: 1983
      Container: Box 8, Folder 5
    • Description: Ora Pate Stewart
      Dates: 1983
      Container: Box 8, Folder 6
    • Description: Lela De St. Jeor
      Container: Box 8, Folder 7
    • Description: Sally Taylor and Emma Lou Thayne
      Container: Box 8, Folder 8
    • Description: Eva Willish Wansgaard
      Dates: 1964-1974
      Container: Box 9, Folder 1-2
    • Description: Bergetta Williams
      Dates: 1987
      Container: Box 9, Folder 3
    • Description: Marilyn D. Williams
      Dates: 1997
      Container: Box 9, Folder 4
    • Description: Val Camenish Wilcox
      Dates: 1987
      Container: Box 9, Folder 5

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Subject Terms

  • Poets, American--Utah

Personal Names

  • Larsen, Vernon Wallace, 1920-2003--Archives

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Interviews
  • Oral histories
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