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Eva Burton Franz and Bernice B. Holmes papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 6811

Scope and Contents note

The Eva Burton Franz and Bernice B. Holmes papers consists of three books. Eva Burton Franz's poetic diary and letters are included; Bernice B. Holmes' poetry is also included. Eva Franz's letters and poetry pertain to her courtship with John Cahoon, family matters and nature. Bernice B. Holmes' poetry dwells on her inner thoughts on her life and surroundings. The collection dates from circa 1907 to 1991.

Dates

  • approximately 1907-1991

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Eva Burton Franz and Bernice B. Holmes papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Eva Burton Franz was born 2 November 1908 in Afton, Wyoming. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1931 with a Bachelors in Science. She did graduate work at the University of California, Berkley and San Francisco State. She married John Cahoon Franz in 1933 and they had five children together.

Biographical History

Bernice Burton Holmes was born 20 June 1907 in Afton, Wyoming. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1931. She did graduate work at Harvard. She and her husband Dr. LaMar L. Holmes have four children together.

Extent

1 box (0.5 linear feet)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Eva Burton Franz and Bernice B. Holmes papers consists of three books. Eva Burton Franz's poetic diary and letters are included; Bernice B. Holmes' poetry is also included.

Custodial History note

Donated by Kay B. Franz in 1992.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; Kay B. Franz; 1992.

Appraisal note

20th Century Western and Mormon Americana because of collection development policy 5.VII "Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history."

Related Archival Materials note

Letters; BX 8670.1 .F857L 1991.

Biographies of John Cahoon Franz-Eva Burton Franz; BX 8670.1 .F857b 1992.

Processing Information note

Processed; Mary Downs, student processor; John Murphy, curator.

Title
Register of Eva Burton Franz and Bernice B. Holmes papers
Status
Completed
Author
Mary Downs, student processor; John Murphy, curator
Date
27 April 2009
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

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