Richard L. Stimson papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2925
Scope and Contents
The Richard L. Stimson papers (1944-2014) contain personal correspondence, interviews, an autobiography, and short narratives relating to his life and combat service.
Dates
- 1944-2014
Creator
- Stimson, Richard L., 1925-2014 (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
Richard L. Stimson (1925-2014) was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Stimson matured during the Great Depression, and attended the University of Utah. He transferred to Stanford University to attend the Army Specialized Training Program, and shortly after was drafted into the 100th Infantry Division. Private First Class Stimson, a member of the 398th Regiment Fox Company, was severely wounded in France. Stimson earned the Purple Heart and Bronze Star in honor of his sacrifice and service. After the war, Stimson excelled in both the insurance and investment industries, creating a large estate without any family to pass it on to. Upon his death, Stimson completed a life of service by bequeathing one of the largest individual donations to the University of Utah's Health Sciences.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Richard L. Stimson papers (1944-2014) contain personal narratives, correspondence, and World War II (WWII) memorabilia including documents relating to the 100th Infantry.
Arrangement
Arranged first by subject and second chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Art Swindle and the University of Utah Orthopedic Center in 2015.
Processing Information
Processed by Braxton Utley in 2016.
- Autobiographies (literary works)
- Business correspondence
- Interviews
- Maps
- Memorabilia
- Military
- Military records
- Newspaper clippings
- Personal correspondence
- Records (Documents)
- Stimson, Richard L., 1925-2014 -- Archives
- United States. Army. Infantry Battalion, 100th -- History
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives
Creator
- Stimson, Richard L., 1925-2014 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Richard L. Stimson papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Braxton Utley.
- Date
- 2016 (last modified: 2020)
- 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