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ACWA. Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives

 Record Group
Identifier: ACWA
In recognition of the complexity and change experienced by 20th century women in Utah and elsewhere, the mission of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives is to document and preserve the history of women whose lives and work helped create social and cultural change.

Found in 403 Collections and/or Records:

Marsha Ballif Midgley photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0817
Abstract

The Marsha Ballif Midgley photograph collection consists of general images of people and of classrooms with dictaphone equipment. Marsha Midgley had a University theatrical career and in 1953, she was the lead in the theatre department's production of Saint Joan.

Dates: circa 1909

Joan Woodbury photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1531
Abstract

Joan Woodbury (1927-) was a dancer, choreographer, and professor of dance at the University of Utah who co-founded the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company in 1964. This collection contains portraits of Woodbury and photographs of students, practices, and dance performances dating from 1950 to 1990.

Dates: 1950-1990

Barbara Jean Keiser Hopkins memoir and family history

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3310
Abstract

The Barbara Jean Keiser Hopkins memoir and family history (2017) is entitled, My Journey of Faith. This self-published memoir provides historical information regarding her ancestors, her children, and her own history.

Dates: 2017

Mary E. Ferrari photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: P1668
Abstract

The Mary E. Ferrari photograph album contains 302 images depicting Mary E. Ferrari's time as a school teacher in Green River, Utah from approximately 1929 to 1930.

Dates: 1929-1940

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0709
Abstract

The Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company records (1950s-2010) consist of various materials reflecting the conception, business, and artistic aspects of this company, founded in 1964 by Shirley Ririe and Joan Woodbury in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dates: 1950s-2010

Diane Orr independent film collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0428
Abstract

The Diane Orr independent film collection consists of films and tapes related to Orr's career as a filmmaker. The collection includes film elements and final version of her films, such as SL-1, The Plan, The Longest War, and Lost Forever: Everett Ruess. Some of the Utah local station KUTV EXTRA newsmagazine episodes also reside in this collection. This collection is partially digitized.

Dates: 1961-2002

Crones Counsel, Inc. records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3317
Abstract

The Crones Counsel, Inc. records (1989-2021) documents the history of this organization which provided opportunities for women to join together in a variety of settings and activities in order to promote and affirm a sense of power, purpose, and productivity for themselves in the last third of their lives. The collection contains materials regarding the creation of the organization, board of directors, national gatherings, and publications.

Dates: 1989-2021

Lillian Hayes photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P2230
Abstract

Lillian Hayes (1920-2022) was a Utah-based environmental activist. This collection consists of black-and-white and color photograph prints and color slides from Hayes' Central Utah Project research files depicting Murdock Dam, Current Creek Dam, and Jordanelle Dam.

Dates: 1970-1990

Utah Hairdressers Association records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1826
Abstract

The Utah Hairdressers Association records (1933-1947) consist of a scrapbook, meeting minutes, convention programs, newspaper clippings, and membership lists. These materials often mention the Utah Hairdressers Association's motto, "Self improvement is life's road to self reliance" and their belief that beauty shops are morale-building institutions.

Dates: 1933-1947

Vontella Hess Buchholz Kimball papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0264
Abstract

The Vontella Hess Buchholz Kimball papers (1931-1971) consist of correspondence, notebooks, and newspaper clippings concerning her activities as national education director of a large cosmetic firm and her interest in the Middle East. Vontella (1906-1971) was an active and independent woman with a desire to travel. She often lectured on charm and beauty at business and social clubs, and was also in demand as a speaker on traditional Arab attire and jewelry.

Dates: 1931-1971

Mormon Women's Forum records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2789
Abstract

The Mormon Women's Forum records (1987-2013) contain documents of the organization including their articles of incorporation and correspondence relating to the group. Also, there are various newsclippings relating to women obtaining the LDS priesthood, copies of the group's publication, photographs, and the restricted journal of Andrea M. Emmett (available upon her death).

Dates: 1987-2013

Midwest Pilgrims Conference records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2908
Abstract

The Midwest Pilgrims Conference records (1983-2003) contain correspondence, pamphlets, contacts, songs, notes, agendas, and evaluations from the Midwest Pilgrims retreats and articles relating to religion and feminism.

Dates: 1983-2003

Nancy Mitchell papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2948
Abstract

The Nancy Mitchell papers (1933-2016) contain the correspondence, business papers, organizational papers, and school papers of Nancy Mitchell (1942- ) and her family.

Dates: 1933-2016

Friendship Circle records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1968
Abstract The Friendship Circle was organized by Elizabeth S. Wilcox as an alternative group for members of the Authors Club that were unable to attend weekly meetings due to other commitments. It was intended to be a less strenuous program with monthly rather than weekly meetings. The main purpose of The Friendship Circle was for friendly contact and association. No minutes were kept in the early years of the club, so the exact date it was started is unclear. It has been narrowed down to sometime...
Dates: 1950-1993

Alberta Henry papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2069
Abstract

The Alberta Henry papers (1946-2005) consist of files maintained by Alberta Henry which detail her work as President of the Salt Lake City branch of the NAACP and as a minority consultant for the Salt Lake County School District. Also included are the records of various community orgainzations of which Henry was a member, as well as the records of the Rainbow Honor Society, a multicultural student organization which she founded.

Dates: 1946-2005

Chieko N. Okazaki papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2839
Abstract The Chieko N. Okazaki papers (1924-2012) consist of correspondence, administrative documents, and memorabilia from her teaching career, the Japan-Okinawa and Japan Central Missions, her term as the first woman of color to serve as a Relief Society General Presidency member, as well as speeches and manuscripts from her time as an author and speaker. Click here to view the digitized journals from the...
Dates: 1924-2012

Ivy Baker Priest papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0163
Abstract

The Ivy Baker Priest papers (1889-1975) document the career of this U. S. Treasurer and California State Treasurer and are concerned primarily with national and California political issues. A Utah native, Priest (1905-1975) was active in Republican party activities, was an unsuccessful Utah congressional candidate in 1934 and 1950, and served on Utah's Women's Legislative Council.

Dates: 1889-1975

Erma Brunt Faldmo memoir

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2130
Abstract

The Erma Brunt Faldmo memoir (1992) discusses her personal and professional life. Erma Brunt Faldmo was born and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She moved to Salt Lake City and married Norman Faldmo in 1936. They started a tour company, Faldmo Tours, which they ran for many years.

Dates: 1992

Bae B. Gardner papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1829
Abstract

The Bae B. Gardner papers (1910-1997) contain diaries, correspondence, notebooks, essays, speeches, various articles and publications, and news clippings. Gardner was an employee at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. Most of the collection contains information on Robert H. Hinckley, who founded the Hinckley Institute, and politics in general. Gardner grew up in Hinckley, Utah.

Dates: 1910-1997

Reva Beck Bosone papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0127
Abstract

The Reva Beck Bosone papers (1927-1977) mainly contain the political papers of Bosone (b. 1895), the first woman sent to the United States House of Representatives by the state of Utah. Included are correspondence, campaign materials, voting records, legislation, subject files, and some personal materials.

Dates: 1917-1977