Richard L. Stimson photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1970
Scope and Contents
The Richard L. Stimson photograph collection consists of 2 boxes containing 147 black-and-white and color photographs and stickers for the 100th Infantry Battalion of the United States Army. The images depict Stimson's life and career and his involvement in veterans groups, particularly his attendance of reunions for Company F of the 100th Infantry Battalion. Box 2 is oversized and contains a panorama of Stimson's basic training at Fort Benning, George. The collection dates from 1944 to 2014.
Dates
- 1944-2014
Creator
- Stimson, Richard L., 1925-2014 (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
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Richard L. Stimson photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the Richard L. Stimson photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Biographical Note
Richard Lewis "Dick" Stimson (1925-2014) was born on October 15, 1925, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Edna D. and William H. Stimson. He attended Roosevelt Junior High and East High School, graduating in 1943. Stimson immediately enrolled at the University of Utah and in the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) in order to study engineering. Through this program, he transferred to Stanford University to study engineering; shortly after however, the Army cancelled the ASTP program and Stimson was drafted into the Army to serve in World War II. A member of the Fox Company, 398th Regiment of the 100th Infantry Division, Stimson achieved the rank of Private First Class. He was injured in battle in France, for which he was awarded both the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
Stimson returned to the University of Utah after his army service, graduating in 1949 with a degree in business marketing. He worked in insurance and sales and excelled in independent investing. Stimson never married, and after retirement he began volunteering at the University of Utah hospital and at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. In addition to his volunteer service, Stimson was a Mason and was active in veteran groups, including the 100th Infantry Division “Sons of Bitche,” named after a town in France where the division engaged in both offensive and defensive battles. Stimson was honored for both his war service and his volunteer work. In 2005, the University of Utah honored him on Veterans Day and in 2010 he was honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In 2000, the University Hospital hung a portrait of him in recognition of his service, and in 2002 he received the United States President’s Volunteer Service Award. Richard Stimson died on July 5, 2014. He bequeathed his estate to the University of Utah Health Sciences, one of the organization’s largest individual donations; his permanent endowments funded faculty chairs, scholarships, research, and patient care.
Stimson returned to the University of Utah after his army service, graduating in 1949 with a degree in business marketing. He worked in insurance and sales and excelled in independent investing. Stimson never married, and after retirement he began volunteering at the University of Utah hospital and at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. In addition to his volunteer service, Stimson was a Mason and was active in veteran groups, including the 100th Infantry Division “Sons of Bitche,” named after a town in France where the division engaged in both offensive and defensive battles. Stimson was honored for both his war service and his volunteer work. In 2005, the University of Utah honored him on Veterans Day and in 2010 he was honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In 2000, the University Hospital hung a portrait of him in recognition of his service, and in 2002 he received the United States President’s Volunteer Service Award. Richard Stimson died on July 5, 2014. He bequeathed his estate to the University of Utah Health Sciences, one of the organization’s largest individual donations; his permanent endowments funded faculty chairs, scholarships, research, and patient care.
Extent
147 Items (2 boxes)
Abstract
Richard Lewis "Dick" Stimson (1925-2014) was a veteran of the United States Army who served in World War II. After retiring from a career in insurance and sales, he volunteered for the University of Utah Health Sciences and hospitals and bequeathed his estate to the University of Utah Health Sciences. This collection contains color photographs of Stimson's life, his military service, and his involvement in veteran organizations and reunions.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by 'Art Swindle, University of Utah Orthopedic Center in 2015.
Separated Materials
See also the Richard L. Stimson papers (ACCN 2925) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Creator
- Stimson, Richard L., 1925-2014 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Richard L. Stimson photograph collection, 1944-2014
- Author
- Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
- Date
- 2022
- 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