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The poet's wife / Naomi Barlow Larson

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8325

Scope and Contents

Autobiography written by Larson, which includes information about her ancestors, husband and children, church and public service, hobbies, and travels. Also includes a flash drive that contains the appendix materials. Dated approximately 2010.

Dates

  • approximately 2010

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 The poet's wife / Naomi Barlow Larson must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Naomi Barlow Larson (1923-2010) was a Mormon homemaker who served family and friends throughout her life.

Naomi Barlow Larson was born on April 30, 1923, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the fourth child to parents Elbert and Alberta Sweeten Barlow. The family lived in Utah, Idaho, and California while she was growing up. On June 24, 1942, Naomi married Clinton Foster Larson (BYU professor and renowned poet) in Salt Lake City, Utah, and they eventually settled their home in Utah.

An enthusiastic and loyal supporter of her family, Naomi served quietly behind the scenes at home and in public, exploring new technology, expanding old knowledge, inspiring, teaching, learning, and serving.

Larson died on April 14, 2010, in Provo, Utah.

Extent

5 folders (0.3 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Donated by Diane Larson Porter in 2013.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Diane Larson Porter; 2013.

Appraisal

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

General

Box 602.

Processing Information

Processed; Margaret Weddle, student manuscript processor; and John M. Murphy, curator; 2014.

Title
Register of The poet's wife / Naomi Barlow Larson
Status
Completed
Author
Margaret Weddle, student manuscript processor and John M. Murphy, curator
Date
2014 February 26
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:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States