Bette B. Ashworth memorial collection, circa 1824-1992.

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Bette B. Ashworth memorial collection, circa 1824-1992.

Collection includes letters, booklets, scrapbooks, photo album, receipts, certificates, articles, and other manuscripts collected by Brent Ashworth. Items include a scrapbook from the Federal Womens (Girls) Club (Salt Lake City, Utah, 1932-1945); Church Building Department correspondence and contracts; celebrity photos and newspaper clippings; Admiral Richard Byrd correspondence; and various Church manuscripts.

5 boxes (2.5 linear ft.)2 oversize boxes (3 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7386644

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