Wallace G. Bennett papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2685
Scope and Contents
The Wallace G. Bennett papers contain correspondence from his time serving in the military during WWII, along with a few letters from his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Included in the collection is a brief history of the European mission and several published and unpublished family histories.
Dates
- 1969-2015
Creator
- Bennett, Wallace G., 1923-2019 (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 / Historical
Born November 6, 1923, Wallace G. Bennett was the oldest of Wallace Foster and Frances Grant Bennett's five children. Bennett entered the University of Utah in 1941, where he worked as the Business Manager of the Daily Utah Chronicle while a student. From 1943-1948, his studies were interrupted, first by his military service in World War II, followed by serving a British Mission, from 1946-1948, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During his mission he served as Secretary to President Alma Sonne. He and President Sonne traveled together throughout Europe to provide much needed resources to European members of the Church devastated by WWII. He returned to the U of U and earned a BA in Military Science in 1949.
Bennett served on active duty twice. He was Commissioned in Field Artillery and later transferred as an officer to Infantry. He served nearly a year in Japan following the end of World War II. When the Korean War broke out, Wally was recalled to active duty and served 16 months as the Information and Education Officer at the Presidio in San Francisco. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1952.
In 1948, he started as a sales clerk at Bennett Glass and Paint, where he worked in many different positions, including his last five years there as the president of the company. In 1980, Bennett began a 20-year career in the financial services industry by becoming a Certified Financial Planner.
Bennett was a member and leader of many civic organizations, boards, and charitable organizations, including The Rotary Club, The Boy Scouts of America, The American Cancer Society, The Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, The National Paint Organization and many more. He worked on the political campaigns of his father, Sen. Wallace F. Bennett, and his brother, and Sen. Robert F. Bennett.
While completing his military service in San Francisco, Bennett met Theda Call. They were married in 1951. Years later, he and his wife Theda were called back to England, this time to preside over the England South Mission. Theda died in 1993. Bennett later married Betty Sturm Foulger on May 27, 1994. Betty died in 2002. Bennett then met and married Marie Barker Nelson on August 15, 2003. Marie passed away in 2018.
Bennett served on active duty twice. He was Commissioned in Field Artillery and later transferred as an officer to Infantry. He served nearly a year in Japan following the end of World War II. When the Korean War broke out, Wally was recalled to active duty and served 16 months as the Information and Education Officer at the Presidio in San Francisco. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1952.
In 1948, he started as a sales clerk at Bennett Glass and Paint, where he worked in many different positions, including his last five years there as the president of the company. In 1980, Bennett began a 20-year career in the financial services industry by becoming a Certified Financial Planner.
Bennett was a member and leader of many civic organizations, boards, and charitable organizations, including The Rotary Club, The Boy Scouts of America, The American Cancer Society, The Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, The National Paint Organization and many more. He worked on the political campaigns of his father, Sen. Wallace F. Bennett, and his brother, and Sen. Robert F. Bennett.
While completing his military service in San Francisco, Bennett met Theda Call. They were married in 1951. Years later, he and his wife Theda were called back to England, this time to preside over the England South Mission. Theda died in 1993. Bennett later married Betty Sturm Foulger on May 27, 1994. Betty died in 2002. Bennett then met and married Marie Barker Nelson on August 15, 2003. Marie passed away in 2018.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (2 Boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Wallace G. Bennett papers contain correspondence from his time serving in the military during WWII, along with a few letters from his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Included in the collection is a brief history of the European mission and several published and unpublished family histories. Wallace G. Bennett is the son of Sen. Wallace F. Bennett and the brother of Sen. Robert F. Bennett.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Wallace G. Bennett in 2012.
Processing Information
Processed by Manuscripts Division staff.
- Autobiographies (literary works)
- Bennett, John F. (John Foster), 1865-1938
- Bennett, Theda Vilate Call
- Bennett, Wallace F. (Wallace Foster), 1898-1993
- Bennett, Wallace G., 1923-2019 -- Archives
- Biographies
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Missions -- Europe -- History
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Family histories
- Latter Day Saint missionaries -- Correspondence
- Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
- Soldiers -- United States -- 20th century -- Correspondence
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Correspondence
Creator
- Bennett, Wallace G., 1923-2019 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Wallace G. Bennett papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Betsey Welland.
- Date
- 2022
- 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