Isaac Albert Smoot papers, 1935-1950
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Smoot, Isaac Albert
- Title
- Isaac Albert Smoot papers
- Dates
- 1935-1950 (inclusive)19351950
- Quantity
- 4 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Accn1145
- Summary
- The Isaac Albert Smoot papers (1935-1950) consists of correspondence, minutes, and reports of the 1947 Utah Centennial Commission of which Smoot was a member. As well as correspondence and reports during Smoot's tenure as U.S. Postmaster for Salt Lake City and as an officer in the National Association of Postmasters of the United States (NAPUS), 1935 to 1950.
- 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
Historical Note
Isaac Albert Smoot (known as I.A. Smoot or " Bert" Smoot) was born in 1880 in Provo, Utah. At the time of his death in 1957 he was presiding over the Northern States Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Content Description
The collection contains eight boxes. Material pertaining to the 1947 Utah Centennial Commission is located in boxes 1-3. In addition to correspondence and munutes, there are reports of the Art, Drama, Pageant, Music, and Parade sub-committees. Smoot served as chairman of the Art Committee. Centennial programs are found in box 3. Information about the Utah Postmasters Association, the NAPUS conventions of 1935 and 1938, and a report of the legislative committee of 1938 regarding civil service are found in box 4. Correspondence with William McCarthy, editor of The Postmaster's Gazette, 1936 through 1942, is located in box 5; correspondence from 1936 through 1950 regarding the activities and responsibilities of Smoot's position as postmaster as well as his service as NAPUS vice president and, in 1948, as president are located in boxes 5-8.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Isaac Albert Smoot papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Isaac Albert Smoot papers, Accn 1145, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations: Accn 1145.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Utah Centennial Commission, 1939-1948
Container: Box 1
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Description: Centennial Commission MinutesDates: 1939-1948Container: Folder 1-8
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Description: Minutes, Arts DivisionDates: 1945-1947Container: Folder 9
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Description: Centennial Commission CorrespondenceContainer: Folder 10
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Description: Centennial Commission, Reports and SurveysContainer: Folder 11-16
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Utah Centennial Commission
Container: Box 2
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Description: Centennial CommissionContainer: Folder 1-3
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Description: Centennial Commission, Calendar of EventsContainer: Folder 4-5
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Description: Centennial Commission, Art Sub-committee, Arts DivisionContainer: Folder 6
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Description: Centennial Commission, Drama Sub-committee, Arts DivisionContainer: Folder 7
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Description: Centennial Commission, Pageant Sub-committee, Arts DivisionContainer: Folder 8
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Description: Centennial Commission, Music Sub-committee, Arts DivisionContainer: Folder 9
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Description: Centennial Commission, Organization, Rules, MembersContainer: Folder 10
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Description: Other Committees, Minutes and ReportsContainer: Folder 11
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Description: Centennial Commission, Parade Sub-committee, Arts DivisionContainer: Folder 12-14
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Utah Centennial Commission, 1941-1947
Container: Box 3
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Description: Centennial Commission, Parade Sub-committee, Arts DivisionContainer: Folder 1
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Description: Centennial Commission, Arts Division, Reports and SurveysContainer: Folder 2
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Description: Centennial Commission, Arts DivisionContainer: Folder 3-5
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Description: State of Utah General Report 1947 Utah Centennial CommissionContainer: Folder 6
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Description: Centennial ProgramsContainer: Folder 7
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Description: Welcome to Utah--the Friendly StateContainer: Folder 8
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Description: Westward in '47Container: Folder 9
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Description: Centennial Commission, Beautification DivisionContainer: Folder 10
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Description: MiscellaneousContainer: Folder 11
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Description: The Utah PostmasterDates: 1941Container: Folder 12
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Utah Postmaster, 1935-1941
Container: Box 4
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Description: Utah Postmasters Association, ConventionsDates: 1936-1941Container: Folder 1-4
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Description: National Association of Postmasters of the United StatesDates: 1935-1938Container: Folder 5-6
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Description: Legislative CommitteeDates: 1938Container: Folder 7-10
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Correspondence, 1936-1942
Container: Box 5
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Description: Correspondence with William H. McCarthyDates: 1936-1942Container: Folder 1-10
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1936-1937Container: Folder 11-12
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1938-1950Container: Box 6-8
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Postal service--Utah--Salt Lake City--Postmasters
- Utah--Centennial celebrations, etc.
Personal Names
- Smoot, Isaac Albert--Archives
Corporate Names
- Utah Centennial Commission
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Minutes
- Reports
