Don D. Walker papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 0064

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Don D. Walker papers (1883-1980) consist of correspondence, journals, manuscripts, magazines, microfilm, news clippings, index cards containing various words in the American Studies Dictionary by Walker, and research materials.

Dates

1883-1980

Creator

Walker, Don D., 1917-2000 (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 Sketch

Don Walker (1917-2000) was born in Oak City, Utah, in 1917. He spent most of his youth in Millard County. He completed his B.A. and M.A. degrees at the University of Utah. He then attended the University of Minnesota, where he obtained his Ph.D. Walker was a member of the faculty as a professor in the English Department at the University of Utah. He died in Salt Lake City in June of 2000.

Extent

13.5 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Abstract

The Don D. Walker papers (1883-1980) consist of various items relating to western history. Included are correspondence concerning research activities, issues of "The possible sack" (1970-1974), clippings, a typescript of "The Virginian" by Owen Wister, materials relating to Andy Adams, "The poetry of Thomas Hornsby Ferril" by Robert Fulton Richards, and a journal and account book of sheriff's offices in California (1883-1886).