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M. Donald Thomas papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2312

Scope and Contents

The M. Donald Thomas papers contain education publications, as well as letters signed by political figures.

The 2012 addendum contains a variety of historical letters, including some related to the Thomas family. Of particular interest is a series of 47 letters written between 1861 and 1864 by John Carnes, soldier for the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1794-2004

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 Sketch

M. Donald Thomas was the superintendent for the Salt Lake City school district in the 1970s-1980s, as well as a collector of historical documents.

Extent

15 Box (14 linear feet)

Abstract

The M. Donald Thomas papers (1794-2004) contain education publications, letters signed by political figures, personal and professional correspondence, and other letters of political and historical interest.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by David Thomas in 2009 and 2012.

Donated by M. Donald Thomas in 2011.

Processing Information

Processed by Julia Huddleston in 2010.

Addenda processed by Michael Bills in 2012, Maggie Anderson in 2013, and Taylor Ouimette in 2015.
Title
Inventory of the M. Donald Thomas papers, 1794-2004
Author
Finding aid prepared by Julia Huddleston
Date
© 2010 (last modified: 2020)
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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