Zella Skidmore McEntire papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1883

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Zella Skidmore McEntire papers (1923-1996) contain correspondence, club material, school, and political documents.

Dates

1923-1996

Creator

McEntire, Zella Skidmore, 1912-2000 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Available only under supervision of Manuscripts Division staff due to minimal level of processing.

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 / Historical

Zella Skidmore (1912-2000) was born in Logan, Utah, on 15 June 1912. She received a B.A. in education from the University of Utah in 1932, and subsequently taught in the public schools at both the primary and secondary levels. Zella married Eldon McEntire on 28 December 1935. In addition to teaching and raising her children, Zella was active in community service projects. She was affiliated with the Legislative Council, the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, the Salt Lake City and University of Utah Mother's Clubs, the Salt Lake Council of Women, Phi Mu Sorority, and the Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She died in Salt Lake City on 1 March 2000.

Extent

9.5 Linear Feet (19 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Zella Skidmore McEntire papers (1923-1996) reflect her activities in church, in school, with her family, and her interest in politics. Zella (1912-2000) was a teacher in both the primary and secondary school systems. She married Eldon McEntire in 1935, and besides raising their children and teaching, was very involved with many clubs, groups, and organizations.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Boxes 1-16 were donated in 2004. Boxes 17-19 were donated in 2006.

Related Materials

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

Separated Materials

See also the Zella Skidmore McEntire photograph collection (P1075) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Karen Carver in 2004.

Addendum processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2007.

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