Knowlton, Clark S. (1919-1991)
Dates
- Existence: 1919 - 1991
Biography
Clark S. Knowlton (1919-1991) was a professor of sociology, with a research interest in the Indians of the American Southwest. Clark S. Knowlton was born on December 31, 1919, to parents Ezra Clark Knowlton and Mary Albrea Shumway in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was able to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Argentina before serving in World War II. After the war, he studied sociology and acquired both a B.A. and M.A. Later he moved on to Vanderbilt, where he received his PhD in sociology. After his academic life he went on to teach at Georgia Southern College, New Mexico Highlands University, was the chairman of the department of sociology at Texas Western University, and at University of Utah. During his prestigious career as a distinguished professor, he was able to write copious articles that were later published in sociology journals across the United States. He actively participated in community government and acted as a member of the El Paso Community Action Board, the Board of Trustees in Salt Lake City, and part of the Multi-Purpose Center Advisory Board in Salt Lake City. He married his wife Ruth Marion De Young in 1948, and they had one child together. He died on January 20, 1991, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Citation:
Archiveswest, Via WWW, January 9, 2023 (Clark S. Knowlton papers, 1876-1990; Went to school in psychology at Brigham Young University; Served his mission in Argentina; Served in World War II; received his doctorate at vanderbilt university; Worked as a sociology professor; worked in his communities; was the author of many articles. ) Familysearch, Via WWW, January 12, 2023 (Clark Shumway Knowlton; b. Dec. 31, 1919; d. Jan. 20, 1991; parents Ezra Clark Knowlton and Mary Albrea Sumway; Wife Ruth Marion De Yount; 1 child)Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Clark S. Knowlton correspondence, 1939-1988
Collection contains correspondence between Clark S. Knowlton and his family, his wife, his children, and friends. It also contains professional correspondence as a Professor of Sociology at the University of Utah.
Clark S. Knowlton journals, 1916-1980
Collection contains various journals of Clark S. Knowlton and extended family members from 1916-1980.
Clark S. Knowlton professional papers, 1950-1980
Collection contains the professional research/papers of Clark S. Knowlton.
John Birch Society publications
Collection contains publications, newspaper clippings, and a book about the John Birch Society.
Clark S. Knowlton family photographs
Collection includes 13 family photographs, four tintypes, a photograph of Congressman William H. Hooper, and one negative collected by Clark S. Knowlton. Dated approximately 1880-1953.
Clark S. Knowlton papers
This collection contains the professional and personal papers of Clark S. Knowlton, including correspondence, memorandums, articles, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, flyers, newsletters, and other materials, dated circa 1916-1990.
Clark S. Knowlton collection of Mary Albrea Shumway Knowlton papers
Biographical papers on Mary Albrea Shumway Knowlton, including photocopies of patriachal blessings and letters, dated 1913-1922. Compiled by her son, Clark S. Knowlton in 1967.
University of Utah, Department of Sociology memorandums, committees, policies, promotion policies., 1968-1987
Collection contains the University of Utah, Department of Sociology memorandums and various papers between 1968 and 1987.
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- Ethnic groups -- United States 5
- World War, 1939-1945 5
- Diaries 2
- Letters 2
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- Newsletters 2
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- Autobiographies 1
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 1
- Hispanic Americans -- Research 1
- Negatives 1
- Pamphlets 1
- Patriarchal blessings (Mormon Church) 1
- Photocopies 1
- Politicians -- Utah -- Photographs 1
- Research (Documents) 1
- Tintypes 1 + ∧ less