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Shirlee H. Shields papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6133

Scope and Contents

The collection contains copies of personal correspondence gathered during the tenure of Shirlee Hurst Shields on the General Activities Committee. Manuals by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about recreation, theatre, dance (with corresponding cassette tapes), communications, Family Home Evening resource book, and Young Women's camp. Activities handbooks, newsletters (including a newsletter in Spanish), a video about Church Sports, filmstrips, and yearly activity calendars. There is also papers concerning summer activities and activities for singles.

Dates

  • 1979-1986

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Shirlee H. Shields papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Shirlee Shields had a bachelor's degree in speech and a master's degree in theater. She was a dance and drama specialist. She was married to Jed Shields and lived in Salt Lake while this collection was made.

Extent

1 folder (0.3 linear ft.)

1 carton (1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Copies of personal correspondence during the tenure of Shirlee H. Shields on the General Activities Committee.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Filmstrips in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice.

Custodial History

Donated by the creator.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Shirlee H. Shields; 15 October 1987.

Appraisal

Utah and American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

Processing Information

Processed; H. Christine Swindler; 17 April 2008.

Title
Register of Shirlee H. Shields papers
Status
Completed
Author
H. Christine Swindler
Date
17 April 2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States