Virginia Kelson papers, 1915-1990
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kelson, Virginia P.
- Title
- Virginia Kelson papers
- Dates
- 1915-1990 (inclusive)19151990
- Quantity
- 4 linear feet, (9 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1275
- Summary
- The Virginia Kelson papers (1915-1990) consist of biographical information, journals, personal papers, business papers, and political papers relating to the life of Virginia Kelson and her family.
- Repository
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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
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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
Historical Note
Kelson founded the Phoenix Institute which assists women and displaced homemakers to reach their full potential. Kelson's parents were Leslie and Viola Paul.
Content Description
The Virginia Kelson papers (1915-1990) consist of biographical information, journals, personal papers, business papers, and political papers relating to the life of Virginia Kelson and her family.
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.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Gift of Virginia P. Kelson.
Processing Note
Processed by Heather Harkness in 2000.
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Separated Materials
See also the Virginia Kelson photograph collection (P0458) and the Virginia Kelson audio-visual collection (A0496) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Related Materials
Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Biographical Information, 1840-1981
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Description: Stella Paul Bradford DiaryDates: 1918-1919Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Douglas W. Love MemoriesDates: 1900-1981Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Joshua Hughes PaulContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Leslie Joshua Paul, AutobiographyContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Leslie Joshua Paul, Autobiographical SketchContainer: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Leslie Joshua Paul DiaryDates: 1916Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Viola Love Paul DiaryDates: 1915-1916Container: Box 1, Folder 7-9
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Description: Viola Love Paul Funeral and TributeDates: 1970Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: David Pettigrew, AutobiographyContainer: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Abbie Dee RamsayContainer: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: RemembranceContainer: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: ScrapbookContainer: Box 1, Folder 14-15
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Daily Reminders and Correspondence, 1942-1974
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Description: Daily RemindersDates: 1962-1968Container: Box 2
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Description: Daily ReminderDates: 1969-1970Container: Box 3, Folder 1-2
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Description: Note-A-DateDates: 1974Container: Box 3, Folder 3
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Description: Travel DiaryDates: 1953Container: Box 3, Folder 4
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1942-1974Container: Box 3, Folder 5-6
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Description: Viola Love Paul CorrespondenceDates: 1924-1945Container: Box 3, Folder 7
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Description: Sympathy Cards and LettersContainer: Box 3, Folder 8-9
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Personal papers
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Description: Address BookContainer: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: Awards and CertificatesContainer: Box 4, Folder 2
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Description: Cherished MemoriesContainer: Box 4, Folder 3
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Description: Financial recordsDates: 1940-1941Container: Box 4, Folder 4-7
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Description: First Security Bank Account BookDates: 1958-1961Container: Box 4, Folder 8
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Description: Marching Songs and Cute Kaiser CarolsContainer: Box 4, Folder 9
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Description: Miss Mc Donald's LecturesContainer: Box 4, Folder 10
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Description: Medical NotebookContainer: Box 4, Folder 11
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Description: Military DocumentsDates: 1942-1945Container: Box 4, Folder 12
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Description: Mormon ArticlesContainer: Box 4, Folder 13
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Description: NotebookContainer: Box 4, Folder 14-15
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Description: J. H. Paul, Notes on Rocky Mountain Birds and MothsContainer: Box 4, Folder 16
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Description: J. H. Paul, Six Years of Home ReadingContainer: Box 4, Folder 17
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Description: Viola Paul, Anatomy NotesContainer: Box 4, Folder 18
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Description: Viola Paul, Medical NotebookDates: 1916Container: Box 4, Folder 19
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Description: Poetry ScrapbookContainer: Box 5, Folder 1
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Description: Tax Information and ReceiptsDates: 1969-1971Container: Box 5, Folder 2
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Description: Bolo TieContainer: Box 5, Folder 3
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Description: Miscellaneous MaterialsContainer: Box 5, Folder 4
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Description: News ClippingsDates: 1935-1957Container: Box 5, Folder 5-6
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Business papers, 1979-1988
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Description: Board MeetingsDates: 1983-1988Container: Box 6, Folder 1
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Description: Board of TrusteesContainer: Box 6, Folder 2
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Description: Contracts and Board of Directors NotesContainer: Box 6, Folder 3
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Description: Cooley Oral HistoryContainer: Box 6, Folder 4
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Description: NetworkDates: 1983Container: Box 6, Folder 5
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Description: Network DocumentsContainer: Box 6, Folder 6-7
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Description: Network Stockholders MeetingDates: 1987-1988Container: Box 6, Folder 8
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Description: Phoenix Center DocumentsContainer: Box 6, Folder 9-10
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Description: Proposals and ConsolationsContainer: Box 6, Folder 11
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Description: Refinancing ProjectDates: 1979Container: Box 6, Folder 12
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Description: Stock Purchase Back-upContainer: Box 6, Folder 13
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Description: Webster Publishing DocumentsContainer: Box 6, Folder 14
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Political Issues
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Description: Child CareContainer: Box 7, Folder 1
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Description: The GovernorContainer: Box 7, Folder 2
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Description: Governor's Commission on the Status of WomenContainer: Box 7, Folder 3-5
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Description: Orrin HatchDates: 1981-1990Container: Box 7, Folder 6-7
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Description: Orrin Hatch Child Care ProposalContainer: Box 7, Folder 8-9
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Description: News Clippings and StoriesContainer: Box 8, Folder 1
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Description: Political CorrespondenceDates: 1982-1985Container: Box 8, Folder 2
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Description: Professional Republican WomenContainer: Box 8, Folder 3
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Description: Sexual HarassmentContainer: Box 8, Folder 4-6
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Description: StatementDates: 1986Container: Box 8, Folder 7
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Description: State Republican Committee StatementContainer: Box 8, Folder 8
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Description: Teacher Aide ProgramContainer: Box 8, Folder 9
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Description: Utah Women's ConferenceDates: 1985; 1989Container: Box 8, Folder 10
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Description: Utah Women's ForumContainer: Box 8, Folder 11
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Description: Utah Women's LobbyContainer: Box 9, Folder 1-3
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Description: Women's Business DevelopmentContainer: Box 9, Folder 4
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Description: Women's World BankingContainer: Box 9, Folder 5
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Adult education of women--Utah--Salt Lake City
- Displaced homemakers--Training of--Utah--Salt Lake City
- Occupational training--Utah--Salt Lake City
- Sexual division of labor--Utah--Salt Lake City
- Women in charitable work--Archives
- Women--Non-formal education
- Women--Political activity--Utah--Archives
- Women--Services for--Utah--Salt Lake City
- Women--Utah--Social conditions--20th century--Sources
Personal Names
- Kelson, Virginia P.--Archives
- Kelson, Virginia P.--Family--Archives
- Paul, J. H. (Joshua Hughes), 1863-1939--Archives
- Paul, Leslie Joshua--Archives
Corporate Names
- Network (Firm: Utah)--Archives
- Phoenix Institute (Salt Lake City, Utah)--Archives
- University of Utah. School of Business--Alumni and alumnae--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Conference materials
- Diaries
- Financial records
- Manuscripts
- Oral histories
- Personal correspondence
- Photocopies
- Scrapbooks
- Travel writing
