Personal correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Edna Clark Ericksen papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0617
Abstract
The Edna Clark Ericksen papers (1908-1982) contain materials documenting the political, personal, and religious activities of this Utah legislator and church leader. The bulk of the collection pertains to the E. E. Ericksen and Ezra T. Clark families. Included are correspondence, personal material, documents regarding the LDS Church's Primary and children, news clippings, Democratic Party and Utah Legislature materials, and documents regarding her public service activities. Edna Clark Ericksen...
Dates:
1908-1982
David Nelson papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2713
Abstract
The David Nelson papers (1983-2012) contain documents, memorabilia and news clippings spanning his tenure as an activist for the rights of Utah's LGBT community. Nelson was an activist and spokesperson for the rights of the gay and lesbian communities. He also founded the Gay and Lesbian Utah Democrats (GLUD), an organization that lobbied for the rights of, and promoted participation within, the gay community in local and national politics.
Dates:
1983-2012
Karen Shepherd papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1426
Abstract
The Karen Shepherd papers document this Congresswoman's term as the representative for Utah's 2nd district in the United States House of Representatives, her campaigns, and her tenure as U. S. Executive Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The bulk of the collection centers around congressional reform, an important issue for members of the freshman class of the 103rd Congress, many of whom campaigned on reform platforms. The collection contains...
Dates:
1940-2012
Jean M. Westwood papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0112
Abstract
The Jean M. Westwood papers (1934-1995) contain much that is applicable to national, Utah, and Arizona politics, as well as the women's movement. Included are correspondence, speeches and articles, and a variety of documents resulting from her affiliation with various political and civic organizations, as well as her leadership in the Democratic party at both the state (Utah and Arizona) and national levels.
Dates:
1934-1995
Luretta Young papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1060
Abstract
The Luretta Young papers (1943-1988) documents the experiences of a Salt Lake City family in the post-World War II era as seen through the eyes of a wife, mother, homemaker, breadwinner, and political activist. Included are financial documents, such as family account ledgers; miscellaneous correspondence and other personal documents; and correspondence, brochures, newsletters, pamphlets, membership rosters, meeting minutes, financial records, reports, and other documents documenting political...
Dates:
1943-1988