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Alma O. Erekson papers, 1925-1991

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Erekson, Alma O.
Title
Alma O. Erekson papers
Dates
1925-1991 (inclusive)
Quantity
15 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 1490
Summary
The Alma O. Erekson papers (1925-1991) contain materials relating to the operation of the Erekson family's mink farm in Northern Utah during the 1930s to 1960s. Correspondence, publications, reports, minutes, news articles, advertising materials, and other papers regarding the family business, and fur farming in general, are included.
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

In addition to helping his family run the family mink farming business, Alma Erekson also held positions in various fur farming associations including Emba Mutation Mink Breeders Association and the Utah Fur Breeders Agricultural Co-op.

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Content Description

The Alma O. Erekson papers (1925-1991) contain materials relating to the operation of the Erekson family's mink farm in Northern Utah during the 1930s to 1960s. Correspondence, publications, reports, minutes, news articles, advertising materials, and other papers regarding the family business, and fur farming in general, are included.

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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 Tim Erekson.

Processing Note

Processed by Manuscripts Division staff in the 1990s.

Separated Materials

Photographs transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Mink farming--Utah
  • Mink fur industry--Utah

Personal Names

  • Erekson, Alma O.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Emba Mutation Mink Breeders Association--Records and correspondence
  • Utah Fur Breeders Agricultural Co-op--Records and correspondence

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Minutes
  • Reports

Finding aid created by Manuscripts staff
1990 (last modified: 2019)

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