Burr, Carole Reid, 1940-
Dates
- Existence: 1940-
Biographical History
Carole Reid Burr (1940-) is an author and the daughter of Rose Marie Reid.
Carole Reid Burr was born Carole Marie Reid on July 18, 1940, to Rose Marie and Jack Reid in Vancouver, Canada. She attended York House school in Canada. Carole later graduated from Brigham Young University. She married James B. Burr in 1958, and had several children. She later divorced her husband. Carole authored a book on her mother, Rose Marie Reid. She lives in Provo, Utah.
Citation:
Burr, Carole Reid and Roger K. Petersen. "Rose Marie Reid: An Extraordinary Life Story." American Fork, UT: Covenant, 1995. (born Carole Marie Reid on July 18, 1940 to Rose Marie and Jack Reid in Vancouver; raised mostly by grandmother since parents divorced; attended York House school; married James B. Burr in 1958, had several children; authored a book on her mother.)Ancestry.com, May 22, 2012. (Carole Reid Burr, b. 1940). (lives in Provo, Utah; born July 18, 1940).
Carole Reid Burr and Sharon Reid Alden collection on Rose Marie Reid. MSS 8044. L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. (later divorced her husband.)
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Carole Reid Burr and Sharon Reid Alden collection on Rose Marie Reid
Rose Marie Reid acquisitions, approximately 1965-2001
Contains files on the acquisitions of the Rose Marie Reid company, and other companies' acquisitions of Rose Marie Reid. Includes documents on trademark transference, correspondence between lawyers, Reid and her daughter Carole, invoices, and contracts. Includes references to the Sirena Apparel Group, United Merchants and Manufacturers, and several other companies. Dated approximately 1965 to 2001.
Rose Marie Reid correspondence and speeches, approximately 1953-1979
Contains speeches given by Reid and correspondence to family and friends. Speeches were given at various locations, including church groups, schools, and civic centers. Also includes many speeches given at Brigham Young University. Speeches pertain to business and life success, religion, and beauty. Correspondence pertains to her life and legacy. Includes letters from fans who attended her speeches. Dated approximately 1953 to 1979.
Rose Marie Reid ecclesiastical papers, approximately 1943-1988
Rose Marie Reid family papers, approximately 1899-1998
Contains clippings and files on Rose Marie Reid's family, including her daughters, Carole Reid Burr and Sharon Reid Alden. Includes a folder of newspaper clippings on the death of her brother and sister-in-law, notes on Reid's ancestors, including Orson Hyde and Matthew Cowley, and Yancey family history. These files also include letters and photographs of their ancestors, of Reid, and her daughters. Dated approximately 1899 to 1998.
Rose Marie Reid missionary work, approximately 1943-1988
Contains the records of Reid's efforts to conduct missionary work. Much of this pertains to her particular emphasis in proselytizing to people of Jewish ancestry, but it also includes other work. Includes drafts of her pamphlet "Attention Israel," correspondence relating to her work, and other booklets relating to her missionary work. Dated approximately 1943 to 1988.
Rose Marie Reid personal papers, 1899-1998
Contains numerous documents related to the life and family of Rose Marie Reid. Includes a biography of her life, a collection of sympathy cards on her death, photographs of her home in California, information on her family history, and her personal speeches and correspondence. The speeches and correspondence relate to religion, business, and other topics. Dated 1899 to 1998.
Rose Marie Reid professional papers, approximately 1938-2004
Contains materials which pertain to the professional work of Rose Marie Reid. Includes clippings advertising her swimsuits in newspapers and magazines, sketches and design books, awards, catalogs, and legal files. Also contains records of lawsuits and acquisitions, as well as actual swimsuits and wigs designed by Reid. All materials pertain to the success of her swimsuit designs and other fashion designs. Dated approximately 1934 to 2004.
Rose Marie Reid religious work, approximately 1953-1962
Contains the documents pertaining to Reid's other religious work. Includes some information on her contribution to the construction of the Los Angeles Temple, particularly the story of the "swimsuit that helped to build the temple." Also includes correspondence with members of the Relief Society and information on her church clothing designs. Dated approximately 1953-1962.
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