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John Esplin family papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2404

Scope and Contents

The John Esplin family papers (1842-1979) contain letters from the 1800s addressed to John Esplin, as well as other documents that were the property of John Esplin. There are also notebooks and an account book, including many with geneological information. There are also correspondence, documents, and bulletins from the 1900s relating to geneology when Hattie Esplin, granddaughter of John Esplin, was the family geneologist. Also included... in the collection are collected pamphlets regarding atomic testing and fallout.

Some of the materials from box 2 have been digitized and are available online. See more

Dates

  • 1842-2009

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.

Biographical Sketch

John Esplin was a native of Scotland who immigrated to the United States in the 1850s and settled in Utah. His son, H.W. Esplin, kept records of the family geneology and passed these on to Hattie Esplin, granddaughter of John Esplin, who was appointed family geneologist in 1920. Hattie Esplin did much to forward the geneology research in her family, including creating the "Esplin Family Bulletin."

Fred Esplin, who donated this collection,... is a native Utahn, having grown up in Cedar City and graduated from Southern Utah University. He received his master's degree from the University of Utah and has taught communication courses at both the U and Penn State. His education includes graduate study at American University and a White House internship. Esplin has spent most of his career in public broadcasting, including positions with the Public Broadcasting Service, the Pennsylvania Public Television Network, WITF-TV-FM in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and KUED in Salt Lake City. In 2006, Fred Esplin was appointed as the University's first Vice President for Institutional Advancement. See more

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

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