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Richard L. Stimson papers, 1944-2014
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Stimson, Richard L., 1925-2014
- Title
- Richard L. Stimson papers
- Dates
- 1944-2014 (inclusive)19442014
- Quantity
- 1 box, (0.5 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- Accn2925
- Summary
- The Richard L. Stimson papers (1944-2014) contain personal narratives, correspondence, and World War II (WWII) memorabilia including documents relating to the 100th Infantry.
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
Richard L. Stimson (1925-2014) was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Stimson matured during the Great Depression, and attended the University of Utah. He transferred to Stanford University to attend the Army Specialized Training Program, and shortly after was drafted into the 100th Infantry Division. Private First Class Stimson, a member of the 398th Regiment Fox Company, was severely wounded in France. Stimson earned the Purple Heart and Bronze Star in honor of his sacrifice and service. After the war, Stimson excelled in both the insurance and investment industries, creating a large estate without any family to pass it on to. Upon his death, Stimson completed a life of service by bequeathing one of the largest individual donations to the University of Utah's Health Sciences.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Richard L. Stimson papers (1944-2014) contain personal correspondence, interviews, an autobiography, and short narratives relating to his life and combat service.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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
Initial Citation: Richard L. Stimson papers, Accn 2925, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations: Accn 2925 .
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Autobiography and interview
Includes an autobiography spanning Stimson's life and an interview transcript.
|
2003 |
| 1 | 2 | Personal documents and correspondence
Includes newspapers articles, correspondence, and personal documents relating to the life and military service of Richard L. Stimson. Of special interest is Stimson's Purple Heart documentation and the telegram written after Stimson's injury.
|
1944-2014 |
| 1 | 3 | 100th Infantry, WWII
Includes military reports, battle descriptions, and post-war correspondence between members of the 100th Infantry Division.
|
1945-2005 |
| 1 | 4 | Family papers
Includes a collection of family history Along Life's Way and Stimsons Since the Civil War.
|
1996-2009 |
| 1 | 5 | 100th Infantry books
Includes a chronicle of the 100th Infantry's combat and An Improbable Machine Gunner.
|
1994-2007 |
| 1 | 6 | Whatever Happened to Company A? | 1993 |
| 1 | 7 | Maps
Includes maps of WWII combat sites and Stanford University.
|
1944-1945 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
Personal Names
- Stimson, Richard L., 1925-2014--Archives
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Infantry Battalion, 100th--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
