Grace Atkin Woodbury papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1512

Staff Only

Abstract

The Grace Atkin Woodbury papers (1884-1964) contain diaries, correspondence, notebooks, manuscripts, and memorabilia. The documents provide an intimate record of Woodbury's life and her perceptions of the world in which she lived.

Dates

1884-1964

Creator

Woodbury, Grace Atkin, 1889-1964 (Person)

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

Grace Atkin Woodbury was born on 20 December 1889 in southern Utah. She married Angus M. Woodbury in January 1909 in St. George. The Woodburys lived in St. George until 1927, then moved to Salt Lake City as Angus continued his academic career at the University of Utah. Woodbury was an active proponent of education, a poet and the author of two books: The Story of Atkinville: A Family Village (1957) and Cartoon Highlights of Orin Nelson Woodbury (1963). Her appreciation for education is seen in the accomplishments of her children--all completed college, and several attained Ph.Ds. The emphasis that she placed on both her children and education resulted in her being named Salt Lake City Mother of the Year. Woodbury was active in her community and participated in local councils and church functions. She was a member of both the Utah chapter of the Audubon Society and the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Woodbury was also politically active and served as the Vice President of the Utah Women's Legislative council from 1939 to 1942. Her life came to a tragic end when she and her husband were killed in a car accident at Fort Collins, Colorado on 1 August 1964.

Extent

6.25 Linear Feet (13 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Donna Woodbury (boxes 1-6) in 1995.

Donated by J. Walter Woodbury (box 7) in 2000.

Donated by J. Walter Woodbury (boxes 8-13) in 2011.

Related Materials

See also the Angus Munn Woodbury papers (MS 0176).

Related Materials

Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archive.

Processing Information

Processed by Scott Springer in 1995.

Processed by Karen Carver in 2000 and 2011.

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