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John Schmitt papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2570

Scope and Contents

The John Schmitt papers contain the research materials of John Schmitt that pertain to the Tintic Mining District and to the McChrystal mining family. Contents include photocopies of news clippings, correspondence, biographical information and other research material.

Dates

  • 1879-2012

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

John Schmitt (b. 1940) was born and raised in San Jose, California. A retired teacher of 40 years, Schmitt began researching the McChrystal family in 1981. His research of this mining family led him to investigate the Tintic mining camp that started in 1869 and to follow the mining activities in the Tintic Mining area.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Abstract

The John Schmitt papers (1879-2012) contains research materials pertaining to the McChrystal family, the Tintic Mining area, and Eureka. The McChrystal family arrived in Eureka from Michigan in 1877. Their life in Eureka and Salt Lake can be followed in various newspapers online such as The Salt Lake Tribune, Eureka Reporter and others. The Tintic Mining region is still active and increasing in importance.

Arrangement

The arrangement of this collection maintains the original organization provided by the creator. Folders have been created by subject (person, newspaper, or location) of the original folders.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by John Schmitt in 2011.

Donated by John Schmitt in 2012.

Donated by John Schmitt in 2016.

Processing Information

Processed by Emma McFarland in 2011.

Addendum processed by Emma McFarland in 2013 and by Betsey Welland in 2017.
Title
Inventory of the John Schmitt papers, 1879-2012
Author
Finding aid created by Emma McFarland
Date
© 2011 (last modified: 2013, 2017 and 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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