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
- Schmitt, John, 1940- (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 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.
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.
Addendum processed by Emma McFarland in 2013 and by Betsey Welland in 2017.
Creator
- Schmitt, John, 1940- (Person)
- 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
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