News Articles on D. H. Christensen
File — Box: 4, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The D. H. Christensen papers (1853-1956) consist of papers and other materials that document the activities of D. H. Christensen. Box 1 contains personal and family materials, including biographical sketches of family members, family correspondence, mission journals, and personal the correspondence and writings of Christensen. Box 2 contains materials relating to Christensen's service as superintendent of Salt Lake City Schools 1901 through 1916. papers in this box consist almost entirely of correspondence, most of which relates to a survey of Salt Lake City schools that was completed in 1915. Box 3 contains business and political papers, including materials from Christensen Construction Company and from Christensen's 1936 candidacy for Governor of Utah. Of particular interest is a folder of correspondence between Christensen and Upton Sinclair. Box 4 holds items regarding a wide variety of subjects including personal and family matters, political interests, and educational involvements. Materials include a mission journal, a news clipping scrapbook, and correspondence regarding Christensen's involvements with the University of Utah and with local and national politics.
Dates
- 1853-1956
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.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Christensen, D. H. (David Henry), 1869-1956 (Person)
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