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ACWA. Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives

 Record Group
Identifier: ACWA
In recognition of the complexity and change experienced by 20th century women in Utah and elsewhere, the mission of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives is to document and preserve the history of women whose lives and work helped create social and cultural change.

Found in 402 Collections and/or Records:

Ruth Gilchrist Bracy papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2741
Abstract

The Ruth Gilchrist Bracy papers (1909-2005) contain personal correspondence, school memorabilia, family history, as well as material relating to Bracy’s travels and work with Altrusa International. Also included are materials related to the Utah Rock Art Research Association.

Dates: 1909-2005

Sagen et al. v. VANOC records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2657
Abstract

The Sagen, et al. v. VANOC (Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games) records (1970-2010) consist of research files and court documents related to the suit brought before a court in British Columbia, Canada, by sixteen women athletes who sought inclusion of a women's ski jumping event in the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Dates: 1970-2010

Kathryn Hain papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3015
Abstract

The Kathryn Hain papers (1990-2017) consist of personal and professional material related to Kathryn Hain (b. 1957), who earned a Ph.D. from the University of Utah in the Department of Humanities, College of History. The papers include clippings, correspondence, a dissertation, ephemera, essays, financial records, job applications, notes, research and teaching material.

Dates: 1990-2017

Fawn McKay Brodie audio-visual collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0026
Abstract The Fawn McKay Brodie audio-visual collection (1946-1995, bulk 1971-1980) consists primarily of oral history interviews with people associated with President Richard Nixon, his life, his administartion, and the controversies surrounding it. Brodie conducted these interviews as part of the research for her 1981 book, Richard Nixon: The Shaping of his Character. In addition to Brodie's own interviews, the collection also contains archived dictation and radio...
Dates: 1946-1995; Majority of material found within 1971-1980

Sonia Johnson audio-visual collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0099
Abstract

The bulk of the Sonia Johnson collection is concerned with Johnson's excommunication from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and her campaign in support of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Click here to request copies of digitized items from this collection.

Dates: 1976-1981

Voices of American homemakers oral history project audio recordings

 Collection
Identifier: A0138
Abstract

The voices of American homemakers oral history project audio recordings (1977-1983) consist of interviews with 196 women throughout the United States about homemaking in the first half of the twentieth century. The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded a major grant to the National Extension Homemakers Council for a three-year nationwide project to collect, process, and disseminate representative oral histories from rural homemakers throughout the country.

Dates: 1977-1983

Edna Clark Ericksen oral history audio recordings

 Collection
Identifier: A0339
Abstract

The Edna Clark Ericksen oral history audio recordings (1972-1982) consist of extensive interviews with Ericksen about her life experiences. Ericksen served in the Utah State Legislature in the 1930s-1940s and on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) Primary General Board.

Dates: 1972-1982

Gail Plummer collection of Maud May Babcock audio recordings

 Collection
Identifier: A0409
Abstract The Gail Plummer collection of Maud May Babcock audio recordings (1950) consists of 3 copies of a recording of a speech given by Dr. Maud May Babcock in 1950. Plummer, a Brigham Young University (BYU) and University of Utah educated speech instructor, was manager of Kingsbury Hall from 1933 to 1957. Babcock was a prominent figure in Utah theater and physical education who founded the University of Utah departments of speech and of physical education and personally produced more than 300...
Dates: 1950

Suzy Harris Rytting audio-visual ski collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0622
Abstract

The Suzy Harris Rytting audio-visual ski collection (1968-1991) consists of films and videos related to Rytting's career as a competetive skier, coach, and ski professional.

Dates: 1968-1991

Alta LaRee Hill Pehrson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2298
Abstract

The Alta LaRee Hill Pehrson papers (1883-2006) contains correspondence, family genealogies, clippings from her writing career, including the history of Magna, Utah. Alta Pehrson was active in the town of Magna, Utah, and was the first woman President of the Magna Chamber of Commerce.

Dates: 1883-2006

Natalie C. McMurrin papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2307
Abstract

The Natalie C. McMurrin papers (1922-1995) contain correspondence, greeting cards, travel information, organization memberships, pamphlets, craft ideas, fashion, beauty and health magazine clippings, home and gardening tips, newsletters, and newspaper articles. Natalie McMurrin was born in American Falls, Idaho. She is the wife of Sterling M. McMurrin, former United States Commissioner of Education under the Kennedy administration.

Dates: 1922-1995

Shirley Ririe papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2320
Abstract

The Shirley Ririe papers (1946-2010) consist mainly of programs, announcements, and news clippings pertaining to Ririe and the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company. Also included are correspondence, biographical information, and miscellaneous personal material. Shirley Ririe is a co-founder of the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, which is based in Salt Lake City.

Dates: 1946-2010

Patrice M. Arent papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2335
Abstract

The Patrice M. Arent papers (1997-2006) contain legislative records and supporting documentation included proposed, sponsored, and enrolled legislation. Arent was a member of the Utah Senate, 2003-2006, and a member of the Utah House of Representatives, 1997-2000.

Dates: 1997-2006

Karen Hale papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2336
Abstract

The Karen Hale papers (1989-2004) consist of correspondence and legislation materials relating to projects she was involved in. Karen Hale was elected to the Utah State Senate in 1998.

Dates: 1989-2004

Dorothy Jacobs Buchanan papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2348
Abstract

The Dorothy Jacobs Buchanan papers (1899-1997) contain correspondence, scrapbooks, biographical information, and news clippings related to the life and family of this Utah poet.

Dates: 1899-1997

Reba Lou Keele papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2368
Abstract

The Reba Lou Keele papers (1942-2005) contain correspondence, personal and biographical material, awards, publications, newsclippings, and playbooks. Keele taught Organizational Behavior at Brigham Young University from 1978 to 1991 and became the Dean of Undergraduate Education at the University of Utah from 1991 to 1996, where she has also taught Management. She has published on topics regarding women, gender, and leadership.

Dates: 1942-2005

Utah Cherry Blossom Princesses records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2377
Abstract

The Utah Cherry Blossom Princesses records (1974-2007) contains listings and information regarding princesses who represented Utah at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. from 1974-2004.

Dates: 1974-2007

Joan Woodbury papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2384
Abstract

The Joan Woodbury papers (1936-2010) consist mainly of dance materials generated from Woodbury's years teaching at the University of Utah and her career as co-founder of the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company. Included are programs, announcements, news articles, correspondence, biographical papers, notes, reports, minutes, travel information, and other dance-related materials.

Dates: 1936-2010

Barbara Jean Erickson Andersen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2386
Abstract

The Barbara Jean Erickson Andersen papers (1928-1996) contain a life sketch of Edith Westerlund Erickson (1909-1988), who lived much of her life in Park City, Utah. The life sketch is compiled into a scrapbook containing research materials on Park City, photographs, news clipping, and other ephemera.

Dates: 1928-1996

Eileen Hallet Stone papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2391
Abstract

The Eileen Hallet Stone papers (2004-2007) contain research files, interview transcripts, and scripts related to the documentary Water is for Fightin'.

Dates: 2004-2007