UUM_Accn0091 Inventory of the Ralph D. and Ruth Thomson papers, 1956-1972 Thomson (Ralph D. and Ruth) papers Finding aid prepared by Kristen Soderberg Manuscripts Division, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah
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© 1996 (last modified: 2018) Encoded by Lisa DeMille 2006 Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition) University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections Manuscripts Division
Special Collections 295 South 1500 East Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0860 801-581-8864 http://www.lib.utah.edu/collections/manuscripts.php
ACCN 0091 Ralph D. and Ruth Thomson papers 1956-1972 Thomson, Ralph D. 1 box 0.5 linear feet The Ralph D. and Ruth Thomson papers (1956-1972) center around the Golden Spike Railroad Centennial Celebration in 1969. The collection includes correspondence, invitations, name tags, pamphlets, and publications regarding the celebration, as well as the Thomson's personal correspondence. Collection materials are in English.

The Ralph D. and Ruth Thomson papers (1956-1972) center around the Golden Spike Railroad Centennial Celebration in 1969. The collection includes correspondence, invitations, name tags, pamphlets, and publications regarding the celebration, as well as the Thomson's personal correspondence. Ralph Thomson (1906-1992) received his M.S. degree in library science from the University of Southern California in 1950 and was the director of the Marriott Library from 1962-1971. Ruth Thomson (1909-1995) received her B.S. degree in library science from the University of Southern California in 1940. She then went on to serve as a librarian at many Salt Lake County libraries and schools.

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.

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.

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Gift of Ralph D. and Ruth Thomson.

Processed by Kristen Soderberg in 1996.

 Thomson, Ruth--Archives Golden Spike Centennial, 1869-1969 Railroads Correspondence Memorabilia