Jean C. Thatcher Family photograph collection, 1897-1934
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Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Jean C. Thatcher Family photograph collection
- Dates
- 1897-1934 (inclusive)18971934
- Quantity
- 2 box
- Collection Number
- P1291
- Summary
- Emily Jean Crimson Thatcher was a musician and teacher who married George Washington Thatcher, a grandson of Brigham Young, in 1892. The Jean C. Thatcher Family photograph collection contains portraits of the Thatcher and Crimson families, their relatives, and friends.
- 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
Biographical Note
Emily Jean Crimson Thatcher (1868-1960) was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 15, 1868, to George C. and Mary Louisa Tanner Crimson. She attended Brigham Young College in Logan, Utah, and then studied music in Boston and New York City. On February 18, 1892, she married George Washington Thatcher (1866-1950); together, the couple had one daughter, Patience. Emily Jean C. Thatcher worked as librarian for Brigham Young College. She also taught pianoforte, and was a member of the Tabernacle Choir. Her husband, George, was also a musician who specialized in voice and cello; he served as head of the music department at Utah State Agricultural College (now Utah State University). In addition to her work as a musician and teacher, Thatcher was a member of the Utah State Agriculture College Women's Faculty and served as president of the Utah State Agriculture College Woman's Club. Emily Jean Crimson Thatcher died on November 22, 1960.
Content Description
The Jean C. Thatcher Family photograph collection consists of 2 boxes. Box 1 contains 129 portraits of the Thatcher and Crimson families and their relatives and friends. Box 2 is oversized and contains 3 oversized portraits of the Thatcher family. The collection spans from 1897 to 1934.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Jean C. Thatcher Family photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Ken Sanders Rare Books in 2006
Processing Note
Processed by Special Collections staff.
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Separated Materials
See also the Jean C. Thatcher family papers (ACCN 2291)in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Portraits George W. Thatcher, Samantha Chase, George Crismon, and othersContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Salt Lake Portraits Charles Crismon, Mary Crismon, George W. Thatcher, and othersContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Portraits George W. Thatcher and othersContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: George W. Thatcher, Nellie May Thatcher, Samantha Crismon, and othersContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Informal PortraitsContainer: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Saint Charles, Logan, Rick's Spring, and Mrs. ThatcherContainer: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Thatcher Banking Company, 1898Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: People and CarsContainer: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: "Pictures of our House," Patience ThatcherContainer: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: "Birthplace of Joseph Smith, The Prophet"Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Thatcher FamilyContainer: Box 2, Folder 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saint families--Utah--20th century--Photographs
- Music teachers--Utah--20th century--Photographs
- Women music teachers--Utah--20th century--Photographs
Personal Names
- Crismon, Charles, 1807-1890--Family--Photographs
- Crismon, Charles, 1807-1890--Photographs
- Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844--Homes and haunts--Photographs
- Thatcher, Emily Jean Crismon, 1868-1960--Family--Photographs
- Thatcher, George Washington, Jr., 1866-1950--Photographs
- Young, Brigham, 1801-1877--Family--Photographs
Corporate Names
- Brigham Young College (Logan, Utah)--Professional staff--Photographs
- Utah State Agricultural College--Faculty--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- black-and-white photographs
- cabinet photographs
