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The Olive Woolley Burt papers (1936-1980) consist of manuscripts, research material, photographs, illustrations and correspondence of several of the books written for children by Burt during the years 1928-1980. The manuscript for her "American Murder Ballads and Their Stories," is included. Also among the papers are scrapbooks and other materials depicting her professional interests as a writer. Olive Burt was an author, newspaper feature writer, and teacher.

Abstract The Ramona Wilcox Cannon papers (1863-1994) contain materials associated with the life of this Utah author and columnist (1887-1978). Included are family and professional correspondence, family history, "Mary Marker" articles, newspaper clippings, interview transcripts, copies and drafts of Mona's other writings, and other personal items such as scrapbooks, diaries, and notebooks. Cannon received bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Utah and studied at the Royal University...

Abstract The Dawn House papers (1825-1997) contain correspondence, articles, articles of agreement, notes, magazine excerpts, religious/political cartoons, symposium materials from Brigham Young University (BYU), court materials, an essay House wrote concerning the McLellin papers, and news clippings primarily regarding the Mark Hofmann case. Dawn House is news editor of The Salt Lake Tribune newspaper. She has been nominated for Pulitzer Prizes for stories on the...

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The Alta LaRee Hill Pehrson papers (1883-2006) contains correspondence, family genealogies, clippings from her writing career, including the history of Magna, Utah. Alta Pehrson was active in the town of Magna, Utah, and was the first woman President of the Magna Chamber of Commerce.

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The Alice "Pat" Rice Capson Brown papers (1940-2013) contain personal and family papers and documents spanning the life of Ms. Capson Brown. She worked as a lifestyle writer for the Salt Lake Tribue.