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 13 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 advertisements, articles, and photographs, approximately 1938-1988
Contains various clippings from newspapers and magazines about Rose Marie Reid swimsuits. Includes advertisements for her swimsuits and other clothing, as well as articles on the rise of the company and Reid herself as a designer, mother, and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated approximately 1938 to 1988.
Rose Marie Reid awards, approximately 1953-1964
Contains records of Rose Marie Reid's awards. Includes photographs and articles about her success, especially the American Sportswear Design award and Designer of the Year award. Also contains collections of programs from these awards ceremonies, photographs of Reid accepting the awards, and a couple of actual medals and a trophy. Dated approximately 1953 to 1964.
Rose Marie Reid catalogs, approximately 1948-1968
Contains catalogs for Rose Marie Reid's swimsuit collections. Includes some of her early catalogs for the Canadian line, as well as later ones. Also contains catalogs from her juniors' collection of teen swimsuits, and from collections featuring her swimsuits under different labels, such as the Marina del Mar collections. Dated approximately 1948 to 1968.
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 design materials, approximately 1947-1956
Contains design materials for Rose Marie Reid's business. Includes sketches of her plans for designs, design books with scraps of fabric to match each design, and photographs of the dresses with inventory information. All materials pertain to her swimsuit lines. Dated approximately 1947 to 1956.
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 promotions, approximately 1947-1966
Contains promotional materials on Rose Marie Reid's fashion collections. Includes instructions for salesgirls on how to sell swimsuits, and pamphlets about the suits. Promotional materials relate to selling new Lycra suits, knit suits, and a variety of other styles. Contains magazines and other publications showing the positive view of Reid's company and the naming of the Rose Marie Reid rose. Dated approximately 1947 to 1966.
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