Carol L. Clark papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2758

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists mainly of periodicals pertaining to or collected by Clark. The collection also contains awards, speeches, brochures, writings, and correspondence.

Dates

1968-2002

Creator

Clark, Carol, 1948- (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.

Biological Note

Carol Lois Clark was an educator in Salt Lake City who received her doctorate and masters degree in education from the University of Utah. Clark became an administrative assistant to the then Governor, Norman H. Bangerter. In 1984, Clark was instated as the first Consumer Education Specialist for the Utah Attorney General's Office. Clark's responsibility in the position was to educate the Utah public on smart consumer tips and practices. Following her time with the Attorney General's Office in 1986, Clark became the director of Utah's Department of Economic Development's Women's Bureau.

Clark was well known across the state and nation for her expertise in consumer education and was often consulted for various articles and magazines. Additionally, Clark was an active writer and was commonly known for being the author of How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off (1985) as well as many other poems and short stories. Besides being an active writer for her various state-positions, Clark often wrote and spoke for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Clark received multiple awards including the Outstanding Women of America Award (1984).

Extent

6.5 Linear Feet (11 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Carol L. Clark papers (1968-2002) consist of periodicals, correspondence, articles, and other documents pertaining to her career as the Consumer Education Specialist for the Utah Attorney General's Office (1982-1985). This collection also contains documents pertaining to Clark's move to Utah's Department of Economic Development as the Women's Bureau Director (1986). The collection also contains other articles, periodicals, and brochures written by or pertaining to Clark.

Arrangement

The Carol L. Clark papers are arranged, first, with Clark's correspondence, portfolio, and awards. These documents are followed by documents related to Clark's positions and other community contributions. Periodicals collected by Clark are arranged chronologically within their agency. The final box contains oversized articles and awards along with their accompanying documents.