Marie Anton Thurman papers
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a book of Marie's poetry, entitled "Forty-three Poems of Marie Anton," as well as a folder of various documents including photos, a memorial invitation, emails and letters, her obituary, and the eulogy which her husband, Richard, wrote. Florence Griffin Butler was the recipient of this correspondence and also wrote a tribute which is included in this collection. Her poetry focuses on her Greek heritage, her personal relationships and hardships, and her Utah environment. The other materials address her accomplishments as a poet and her life in 20th century Utah.
Dates
- 1992-2007
Language of Materials
Material in English
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Marie Anton Thurman papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Biographical Note
Marie Anton Thurman was born to Dr. Thomas J and Elena Kepas Anton in 1927 in Denver Colorado. After moving to Salt Lake City, she attended East High School and the University of Utah, and graduated from Utah State University in 1952 with a BA. She was married to Richard Young Thurman on March 2, 1947, with whom she had two children, Alexandra and Thomas. She was a pianist and a poet throughout her life. Marie passed away on August 29, 2007.
Extent
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
Abstract
This collection contains materials pertaining to the life of Marie Anton Thurman, a poet, musician, and Utah State University Alumna.
Arrangement
This collection has been arranged by document type.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated by Florence Griffin Butler in 2013.
Processing Information
Processed in January of 2018
- Title
- Guide to the Marie Anton Thurman papers 1992-2007
- Author
- Finding aid/Register created by Frankie Urrutia-Smith and Clint Pumphrey
- Date
- ©2018
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English.
Revision Statements
- 2009: Template information was updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines.
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
scweb@usu.edu