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.
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
- Thomas, M. Donald (Person)
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Thomas was the superintendent for the Salt Lake City school district in the 1970s-1980s, as well as a collector of historical documents.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.
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.
Addenda processed by Michael Bills in 2012, Maggie Anderson in 2013, and Taylor Ouimette in 2015.
Creator
- Thomas, M. Donald (Person)
- 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
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu