UUM_Accn2925 Inventory of the Richard L. Stimson papers, 1944-2014 Stimson (Richard L.) papers Finding aid created by Braxton Utley Manuscripts Division, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah
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Accn2925 Stimson, Richard L., 1925-2014 Richard L. Stimson papers 1944-2014 1 box 0.5 linear feet The Richard L. Stimson papers (1944-2014) contain personal narratives, correspondence, and World War II (WWII) memorabilia including documents relating to the 100th Infantry. Collection materials are in English. Biographical Note

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.

The Richard L. Stimson papers (1944-2014) contain personal correspondence, interviews, an autobiography, and short narratives relating to his life and combat service.

Arranged first by subject and second chronologically.

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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 .

Donated by Art Swindle and the University of Utah Orthopedic Center in 2015.

Processed by Braxton Utley in 2016.

 Stimson, Richard L., 1925-2014--Archives United States. Army. Infantry Battalion, 100th--History World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American Military Correspondence 1 1 Autobiography and interview 2003

Includes an autobiography spanning Stimson's life and an interview transcript.

 1 2 Personal documents and correspondence 1944-2014

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.

1 3 100th Infantry, WWII 1945-2005

Includes military reports, battle descriptions, and post-war correspondence between members of the 100th Infantry Division.

 1 4 Family papers 1996-2009

Includes a collection of family history Along Life's Way and Stimsons Since the Civil War.

 1 5 100th Infantry books 1994-2007

Includes a chronicle of the 100th Infantry's combat and An Improbable Machine Gunner.

 1 6 Whatever Happened to Company A? 1993 1 7 Maps 1944-1945

Includes maps of WWII combat sites and Stanford University.