Ella Gardener McQuarrie Hatch Book collection
Scope and Contents
The materials in this collection consist of rare books and manuscripts from multiple disciplines or areas of study, donated to the USU Library by L. Boyd and Anne McQuarrie Hatch. Examples of works found in this collection include volumes of Shakespeare’s work, volumes on British wildflowers, religious sermons and discourses, and rare copies of the Bible. In addition, there are a number of Latin texts, texts regarding laws of England, books of European architecture, and the largest book within the collection: “Description of Egypt,” which studies hieroglyphs. The purpose of the collection is to preserve but make accessable rare volumes for scholarly and personal study. Other non-textual items donated by the Hatch family but not listed in this finding aid include pieces of furniture and oil paintings.
Dates
- Creation: 1540-1972
Creator
- Hatch, L. Boyd (Lorenzo) (Person)
- Hatch, Anne McQuarrie (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Materials only viewable in the USU reading room. 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 Ella Gardener McQuarrie Hatch Book Collection must be obtained from the Paul Daybell and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Biographical / Historical
Anne McQuarrie Hatch (1897-1979), the wife of Lorenzo Boyd Hatch (1897-1957), had an idea that turned into a hallmark of preserving history and art. In 1944, she wrote to the president of Utah State Agricultural College (USAC, now Utah State University) proposing to build a significant book collection at the college in honor of her recently deceased mother Ella Gardener McQuarrie Hatch (1866-1943). Ella had married Lorenzo's father, Hezekiah Hatch, in 1924.
President E.G. Peterson approved the proposal and with the help of library staff, Ann began to work on developing the book collection. In 1952 Boyd and Anne proposed the creation of a dedicated reading room within the library to house the collection and other rare materials. This proposal was accepted by the college's Board of Trustees, and in October of 1953, the USAC Library hosted a reception to officially open the Ella Gardener McQuarrie Hatch Memorial Library, today known as the Hatch Room.
Extent
179 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
French
Latin
Egyptian (Ancient)
English
German
Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Abstract
The materials in this collection consist of rare books and manuscripts donated by L. Boyd and Anne McQuarrie Hatch.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by broad subject catgories: I. Literature and History; II. Religion and Philosophy; III. Law and Politics; IV. Art, Architecture, and Horticulture.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collected and donated by L. Boyd and Anne McQuarrie Hatch
- Title
- Guide to the Ella Gardener McQuarrie Hatch Book Collection
- Author
- Zoe'Swanna McGee and Paul Daybell
- Date
- 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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