Charlotte Wright papers, 1875-2010

Overview of the Collection

Title
Charlotte Wright papers
Dates
1875-2010 (inclusive)
Quantity
16 boxes, (12.25 linear feet)
Collection Number
UUS_COLL MSS 387
Summary
The collection contains material pertaining to the Wright family. Because this collection is unprocessed, please contact the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator to view these materials.
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions

Because this collection is unprocessed, please contact the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator to view these materials. Not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Charlotte Wright is a poet and writer. She earned a BS from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and an MS from Utah State University in American studies. She is also the daughter of David L. Wright (see COLL MSS 2, COLL MSS 39, and PO135) and the granddaughter of Conover Wright (see COLL MSS 464).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of materials from both David and Charlotte, including correspondence with friends and family; Charlotte's poems, journals and other writings such as thesis and books manuscripts, video cassettes, home movie reels, photos; articles written by Charlotte in various publications, conference programs and a great deal of Wright family history. The collection contains an excerpt from her father's journal, his last will, a biography of Rozzell Johnson Chase, and a personal history of Gerald O. and Cleo J. Johnson concerning their lives during WWII.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Charlotte Wright papers must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Charlotte Wright papers, USU_COLL MSS 387, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations: USU_COLL MSS 387, USUSCA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Location of Collection

ARC 127/3/1-3, ARC 134/3/1

Processing Note

Processed in May of 2012.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to USU Special Collections and Archives between 2004 and 2007 by Charlotte Wright.

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