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Ruth Gilchrist Bracy papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2741

Scope and Contents

The Ruth Gilchrist Bracy papers contain personal correspondence, school memorabilia, family history, as well as material relating to Bracy’s travels and work with Altrusa International. Also included are materials related to the Utah Rock Art Research Association.

Dates

  • 1909-2005

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 Note

Ruth Gilchrist Bracy (1914-2014) was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, and moved to Salt Lake City as a young child. She attended Brigham Young University as well as the University of Utah, and was active in business for many decades, first at Wolfe's Department Store, and then with her husband Bill at Bracy Enterprises. After his death in 1973, she founded Bracy Brass Rubbing Center. Bracy traveled extensively and was also active with the international philanthropic organization.

Extent

9.75 Linear Feet (16 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Ruth Gilchrist Bracy papers (1909-2005) contain personal correspondence, school memorabilia, family history, as well as material relating to Bracy’s travels and work with Altrusa International. Also included are materials related to the Utah Rock Art Research Association.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Judith Jarrow in 2013, 2014 and 2017.

Related Materials

Separated Materials

Photographs have been transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Julia Huddleston in 2014 and 2015.

Addendum processed by Betsey Welland in 2019.

Addendum processed by Kristina Barksdale in 2021.

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Title
Inventory of the Ruth Gilchrist Bracy papers
Author
Finding aid created by Julia Huddleston, Betsey Welland and Kristina Barksdale.
Date
2014 (last modified: 2021)
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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