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Ezra Clark Knowlton papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0389

Scope and Contents

The Ezra Clark Knowlton papers (1919-1979) consist of materials surrounding Knowlton's involvement with various Utah public service organizations. Knowlton (b. 1891) grew up in Farmington, Utah, and received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering in 1915 from the University of Utah. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1916 to 1919 and became well-known for his expertise in cement work and road building materials latter in life. The collection not only contains papers related to the organizations Knowlton was affiliated with, but also contains materials concerning his run for the state senate, his autobiography, and his interest in the history of the United States, among other things.

Dates

  • 1919-1979

Creator

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.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Ezra Clark Knowlton papers (1919-1979) consist of materials surrounding Knowlton's involvement with various Utah public service organizations.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Boxes 1-3 were donated by Dr. Clark Knowlton in 1979.

Processing Information

Processed by Lisa DeMille in 2003.
Title
Inventory of the Ezra Clark Knowlton papers
Author
Finding aid created by Lisa DeMille.
Date
2003 (last modified: 2018)
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

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