Emil Morris Whitesides papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2076
Scope and Contents
The Emil Morris Whitesides papers consist of personal correspondence during his participation in World War I (1917-1919), along with an autobiography titled, Things I Remember Most and Things I have Been Told. The autobiography was compiled in 2003 by Whitesides descendants and tells about his experience in the military, his missionary work, family life, and various activities.
Dates
- 1917-2003
Creator
- Whitesides, Emil Morris, 1894-1992 (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
Emil Morris Whitesides was born November 12, 1894 in Layton, Utah to Edward M. and Mary Harvey Whitesides. He was educated in Davis County schools and was a graduate of the University of Utah. He served as an educator for 40 year finishing his career as principal of Davis High School. He was a veteran of World War I, serving an LDS mission to the Eastern States. He was active in civic affairs, was elected mayor of Kaysville for two terms, was elected treasurer of Davis County for two terms, retiring at age 77. He was a member of the Kaysville Rotary Club, and the American Legion.
(Biographical note taken from Emil Morris Whitesides' obituary printed in the Deseret News, October 8, 1992.)
(Biographical note taken from Emil Morris Whitesides' obituary printed in the Deseret News, October 8, 1992.)
Extent
2 Linear Feet (5 Boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Emil Morris Whitesides papers (1917-2003) consist of personal correspondence during his participation in World War I (1917-1919), along with an autobiography titled, Things I Remember Most and Things I have Been Told. The autobiography was compiled in 2003 by Whitesides descendants and tells about his experience in the military, his missionary work, family life, and various activities.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Steve Whitesides and Caroline Ludlow in 2004.
Donated by Stephen E. Whitesides in 2018.
Donated by Stephen E. Whitesides in 2018.
Processing Information
Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2004.
Addendum processed by William Challis in 2018.
Addendum processed by William Challis in 2018.
Creator
- Whitesides, Emil Morris, 1894-1992 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Emil Morris Whitesides papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Betsey Welland.
- Date
- 2014 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
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