COLLECTIONS
HIST 3770, Spring 2017 (Post WWII Domesticity)
Jack Kerouac quotes +majestic Jeep photo
Jack Kerouac wisdom through two quotes. Jeep demonstrating durability over terrain.
Hist3770 Group3: Duck Hunting in cold war America
Vintage Photography, Duck hunting, 1960s, outdoors, wetlands, family recreation
Virginia Hanson's Grave
This is a picture of the grave marker of Virginia and Mae Hanson, located in the Logan Utah City Cemetery. This grave, located literally on our school's campus, legitimizes Virginia and her sister Mae's existence.
hist3770group5 Joannes Carolus Erlenwein Friendship Book Clipping
A clipping inside the friendship book of Joannes Carolus Erlenwein
The ERA and the LDS Church
Side by side comparison of the LDS Chruch stance and Mormons for ERA stance on the Equal Rights Amendment
The ERA and the Family
Side by side comparison of the LDS Chruch stance and Mormons for ERA stance on the Equal Rights Amendment
The ERA and Gay Marriage
Side by side comparison of the LDS Chruch stance and Mormons for ERA stance on the Equal Rights Amendment
The ERA and Abortion
Side by side comparison of the LDS Chruch stance and Mormons for ERA stance on the Equal Rights Amendment
The ERA and the Government
Side by side comparison of the LDS Chruch stance and Mormons for ERA stance on the Equal Rights Amendment
Why is the ERA Needed?
Side by side comparison of the LDS Chruch stance and Mormons for ERA stance on the Equal Rights Amendment
Virginia Hanson reading a book
This picture was taken for a newspaper celebrating Virginia Hanson's time as head librarian of the Logan Library. Towards the end of her life, Virginia sits in her natural habitat- reading a book. She left behind a legacy that celebrated learning,…
HIST3770group5: Daughters of the Utah Pioneers
A scrapbook page with items related to Ada Morrell's involvement in the Daughters of the Utah Pioneer Organization
HIST3770group5: Earl W. England Newspaper Clippings
Newspaper clippings about Earl W. England's service in the air force and LDS mission service.
The Church and the Proposed Equal Rights Amendment: A Moral Issue
The LDS Church issued pamphlet about their stance on the Equal Rights Amendment
Virginia Hanson, librarian and Mrs. David A Burgoyne
Virginia Hanson, librarian and Mrs. David A Burgoyne, library board member preparing for a library open house.
HIST3770group4: The Spiral
This is Virginia's travel notebook: it reads like a mobile diary, with descriptions of the places they went and what things cost, etc. It is a great example of her international experience.
HIST3770group4: Envelop from Turkey
An envelope sent to Virginia from her Turkish friend attempting to apply for a green card. It shows Virginia's wide range of influence, and how she escaped the rural bubble to far-off foreign places.
HIST3770group4: Angry UEA letter
This is a letter from Virginia Hanson to a Mr. Stevens, explaining why she left teaching and moved on to becoming a librarian. Her angry tone in the letter shows what she values in teaching (the children) and what she did not like about teaching, and…
HIST3770group4: Baby Announcement
This is a baby announcement sent to Virginia Hanson from some of her friends in Brazil. This shows Virginia's wide range of influence, and her ability to make friends wherever she goes. The most interesting part is was the baby's name is- Virginia.
HIST3770group4: Journal Page
Here we have a page out of Virginia Hanson's diary. She kept detailed record of many aspects of her life, from the movies that she saw to the weather. This page especially shows the range of her activities- her day to day record shows many domestic…
HIST3770group5: Temple Recommend
A temple recommend given to Ada Morrell that allowed her to enter LDS temples.
Letter from First Presidency
The letter from the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints describing their stance on the Equal Rights Amendment
Mormon mother and career woman can't support ERA
Letter to editor on Mormon mothers stance on the ERA
HIST3770group3: Toyota Land Crusier
a photo of the endless possibilities of the early Toyota land cruiser
HIST3770group3: The Gray Line
a touring agency advertisement for a grand adventure through Utah's national parks
HIST3770group1: Building Friendships
Advice Literature provided diagrams to help individuals find potential marital spouses.
HIST3770group2: Ham and banana awesomeness
A page out of the Chiquita Banana cookbook with a recipe for ham banana rolls.
HIST3770group2: Salad Dressing
Recipe for French and Cooking Salad Dressings. Includes Maggi's Seasoning.
HIST3770group2: Freezing Instructions
Accessories and instructions for freezing food from post-war America.