Descriptive SummaryMSS 1969Utah Pen Women Papers, A chapter of the National
League of American Pen Women, ,
1938-1990Utah Pen WomenL. Tom Perry Special Collections6 boxes (5 oversize and 1 manuscript
carton)Contains records of the
founding and development of the Utah Chapter of the National League of American
Pen Women (NLAPW, also known as the Utah Pen Women) based in Salt Lake City,
Utah, from 1938 to 1990.The papers include organizational and
financial records, including agendas, meeting minutes, and financial
accounting; historical records, including scrapbooks, membership biographies
(1941-1960), mementoes, and photographic materials; creative materials,
including poetry and published writings; and membership publications, including
the Utah Pen Women Newsletter and the national Pen Women Magazine.ProvenanceDonated by Belle deJong Van Wagenen, Salt Lake City, Utah.
AccessOpen for public use.
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Preferred CitationInitial Citation: MSS 1969; Utah Pen
Women Papers, A chapter of the National League of American Pen Women,
1938-1990; 20th &21st Century Western and Mormon Americana; L. Tom Perry
Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University.
Following Citations:MSS 1969, LTPSC.
Subject TracingsGenre/FormScrapbooksNotesMinutesNewspapersPoetrySubjectWomen--Societies and clubs--History--SourcesLiterature--Utah--Societies, etc.--History--SourcesContainer ListInventoryInventoryBoxFolderContents
1 (Oversize)Scrapbooks,
1938-1968.1 (Oversize)1"Scraps,"
1938 - 1954, 19.5 x 15 cm., 40
p.The first scrapbook of the NLAPW (National League of American
Pen Women) Salt Lake City branch. Contains organizational history, club motto
and litany, and newspaper clippings about the club and various members.
Contents are glued on paper.
1 (Oversize)2"Pen Women Scrap Book: Salt Lake City Branch,"
1947 - 1968, 20.5 x 16 cm., 50
p.Contains a history of Pen Woman, published literary efforts,
and newspaper articles. Contents are glued on paper.
2 (Oversize)Scrapbooks and History,
1938-1976.2 (Oversize)1"Salt Lake NLAPW,"
1972 - 1976, 18 x 19.5 cm., 15
p.Contains letters, meeting memos, pamphlets, and newspaper
articles. The contents are held by adhesive strips and plastic cover sheets.
2 (Oversize) 2"Abridgement of Utah State History
1938 - 1966; Letter from Governor, 1973:
Salt Lake City Branch NLAPW,"
1966 - 1970, 16.5 x 18.5 cm., 35 p.
Includes pamphlets, photos and newspaper articles. Contents
are glued on paper.
3 (Oversize)Scrapbook,
1971-1982.3 (Oversize)1"National League of American pen women Scrapbook #5,"
1971 - 1978;
1981, 20.5 x 17.5 cm., 30 p.Contains letters, newspaper articles and published literary
efforts. Contents are glued on pages.
4 (Oversize)Scrapbook
1984-1987.4 (Oversize)1A Photo Album,
1984 - 1987, 15 x 14 cm., 20 p.Contains articles and pictures of various club members.
5 (Carton)Biographies, Financial Records, Papers and Publications,
1941-19795 (Carton)1"Biographies NLAPW,"
1941 - 1966, 18 x 14 cm., 100 p.Contains biographical information of several members
throughout Utah. The biographies usually include pictures and newspaper
articles.
5 (Carton)2Account book,
1941 - 1943, 15.5 x 13.5 cm., 113 p.
Contains financial records, including account information for
companies with which the Utah Pen Women did business.
5 (Carton)3"Records of Invoices,"
1939 - 1943, 15.5 x 13.5 cm., 150
p.5 (Carton)4Assorted papers,
1980 - 1987.Contains written and published letters, old magazine articles,
and pamphlets. The materials are not chronological. Some papers are
undated.
5 (Carton)5Assorted papers,
1984; 1987.Contains the bylaws and rational of the organization,
applications, letters, poems, and financial reports. The materials are not
chronological.
5 (Carton)6-7The Utah Salt Tablet,"
1955 Dec. - 1979 Jan.; 1987 May.Contains copies of the Utah Pen Woman's newsletter. The
newsletter was mailed to members throughout Utah. Folder 7 contains loose pages
to some newsletters.
5 (Carton)8"Proposed Amendments to National Bylaws," 33rd biennial
convention in Washington, D.C., 11 p.5 (Carton)9"The Pen Woman," magazine,
1986 October/November - 1990 April, volume
LXII/No 2 - LXV/No 7.A collection of the NLAPW's national magazine. The magazine is
addressed to members Muriel J. Heal and Belle DeJong Van Wagenen. The magazine
is published monthly.
5 (Carton)11-14Assorted papers and scrapbook sheets,
1968 -1979.Contains newspaper clippings and articles of various members
and cut sheets from a scrap book.
6 (Oversize)Assorted papers and scrap book sheets,
1968 -1979, continued.