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Fielding K. Smith papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0889

Scope and Contents

The Fielding K. Smith (1918-1965) papers consist of correspondence, clippings, Christmas cards, a children's book, and a pencil drawing. The majority of correspondence relates to Smith's activities as an emcee and comes from well-known figures in Utah polities and business and in the LDS Church.

Dates

  • 1918-1965

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Conditions Governing 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.

Biographical Note

Fielding K. Smith was known as "Smat" Smith. Smith was a radio entertainer in Utah, radio talk show host, Deseret News columnist, and emcee for meetings, banquets, and dinners.

Extent

2.75 Linear Feet (1 box and 1 oversize folder)

Abstract

The Fielding K. Smith (1918-1965) papers consist of correspondence, clippings, Christmas cards, a children's book, and a pencil drawing. The majority of correspondence relates to Smith's activities as an emcee and comes from well-known figures in Utah polities and business and in the LDS Church.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of D. Michael Quinn in 1985.

Processing Information

Processed by Manuscripts Division staff in 1985 and 1997.
Title
Inventory of the Fielding K. Smith papers, 1918-1965
Author
Finding aid created by Betsey Welland
Date
© 2014 (last modified: 2018)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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