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Zella Skidmore McEntire papers, 1923-1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McEntire, Zella Skidmore, 1912-2000
Title
Zella Skidmore McEntire papers
Dates
1923-1996 (inclusive)
Quantity
9.5 linear feet, (19 boxes)
Collection Number
ACCN 1883
Summary
The Zella Skidmore McEntire papers (1923-1996) reflect her activities in church, in school, with her family, and her interest in politics. Zella (1912-2000) was a teacher in both the primary and secondary school systems. She married Eldon McEntire in 1935, and besides raising their children and teaching, was very involved with many clubs, groups, and organizations.
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

Available only under supervision of Manuscripts Division staff due to minimal level of processing.

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

Zella Skidmore (1912-2000) was born in Logan, Utah, on 15 June 1912. She received a B.A. in education from the University of Utah in 1932, and subsequently taught in the public schools at both the primary and secondary levels. Zella married Eldon McEntire on 28 December 1935. In addition to teaching and raising her children, Zella was active in community service projects. She was affiliated with the Legislative Council, the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, the Salt Lake City and University of Utah Mother's Clubs, the Salt Lake Council of Women, Phi Mu Sorority, and the Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She died in Salt Lake City on 1 March 2000.

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Content Description

The Zella Skidmore McEntire papers (1923-1996) contain correspondence, club material, school, and political documents.

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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

Boxes 1-16 were donated in 2004. Boxes 17-19 were donated in 2006.

Processing Note

Processed by Karen Carver in 2004.

Addendum processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2007.

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Related Materials

Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives.

Separated Materials

See also the Zella Skidmore McEntire photograph collection (P1075) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Latter Day Saint women--Utah--20th century--Archives
  • Women teachers--Utah--20th century--Archives
  • Women--Political activity--Utah--Societies and clubs--Records and correspondence

Personal Names

  • McEntire, Zella Skidmore, 1912-2000--Archives
  • McEntire, Zella Skidmore, 1912-2000--Family--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Daughters of Utah Pioneers--Archives
  • University of Utah. Department of Educational Studies--Alumni and alumnae--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Utah--Politics and government--20th century

Form or Genre Terms

  • Brochures
  • Business correspondence
  • Calendars
  • Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
  • Family histories
  • Legislative materials
  • Minutes (Records)
  • Personal correspondence
  • Poetry
  • Recipes
  • Speeches

Finding aid created by Karen Carver and Elizabeth Rogers.
2007 (last modified: 2020 and 2024)

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