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David W. Evans autobiography, 1965

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Evans, David W. (David Woolley), -1982
Title
David W. Evans autobiography
Dates
1965
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (1 box)
Collection Number
ACCN 1383
Summary
The David W. Evans autobiography (1965) is divided into five volumes and recounts Evans' life and that of his family, his participation in LDS Church activities and Utah Republican politics.
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

Evans was a politician and founder of Evans Advertising in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Content Description

The David W. Evans autobiography (1965) is divided into five volumes and recounts Evans' life and that of his family, his participation in LDS Church activities and Utah Republican politics.

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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 David W. Evans, Jr.

Processing Note

Processed by Manuscripts Division staff in 1993.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Volume 1

    This volume contains the following section titles: Introduction; Homeward Bound with Ellen; Bertha Remembers Grandma Evans; John Nichlson; Godfather; Neslen Ancestors; Mission and Marriage; John A. Evans and Deseret News; Good Neighbors; School Days; Evan's First Summer Vacation; Happy Days with Family and Friends; Book Pedler; Inseperable Associates; I Become a Scouter; I Join the Army; and Post War Reflections.

    Container: Box 1, Volume 1
  • Description: Volume 2

    This volume contains the following section titles: The Start of a Career; Romance by Mail; 1919 A Year of Decision; 1920 A Year of Fulfillment; We Start a New Home...New Life; No Time to Rest; Adventures...in Advertising; Our Five Sons; The Beginning of Garden Park Ward; and The Sterling Sill Story.

    Container: Box 1, Volume 2
  • Description: Volume 3

    This volume contains the following section titles: Pre-war Years; Sugar and World War II; The Family Carries On; and 1949 Ted's Mission - Bob's Mission.

    Container: Box 1, Volume 3
  • Description: Volume 4

    This volume contains the following section titles: 1952 Family Affairs; Benson's Farm Policies and Politics; Our First Venture into California; The Making of a Governor, 1954-1956; 1956 Personal Happenings; 1957 A Year of Rewards; 1958 Personal; 1958 Run Hits and Errors; and Politics 1958.

    Container: Box 1, Volume 4
  • Description: Volume 5

    This volume contains the following section titles: More Politics - 1960; 1960 The First Half at Home and Abroad; Church Hosting Service; 1962 A Happy Year at Home and Abroad; 1963 Four-Ring Circus; and 1965 Free at Last to Travel for Fun.

    Container: Box 1, Volume 5

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Subject Terms

  • Latter Day Saints--Biography
  • Latter Day Saints--Utah--History
  • Latter Day Saints--Utah--Social life and customs

Personal Names

  • Evans, David W. (David Woolley), -1982

Corporate Names

  • Republican Party (Utah)

Family Names

  • Evans family

Geographical Names

  • Utah--Politics and government

Form or Genre Terms

  • Autobiographies (literary works)
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