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Otis C. and Lola B. Miller correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_COLL MSS 574

Content Description

Correspondence between Otis C. Miller and Lola B. Miller dating from 1921 to 1931. Most are from Otis to Lola when he traveled through parts of Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Otis was a traveling salesman who sold fire extinguishers, plumbing and heating equipment. The other letters are to Otis from his parents or Lola. Also included are several postcards, a packet of calling cards belonging to Lola, and a loan payment booklet.

Dates

  • 1921-1929

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access, 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 Otis C. and Lola B. Miller correspondence must be obtained from the Manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections Section Head.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Correspondence between Otis C. Miller and wife Lola B. Miller dating from 1921 to 1929. Most are from Otis to Lola when he sold plumbing and heating around the Western United States.

Arrangement

Letters are arranged in chronological order.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Norm Jones donated these materials to USU Special Collections and Archives in 2024.

Title
Guide to the Otis C. and Lola B. Miller correspondence
Author
Finding aid created by Heather Housley and Clint Pumphrey.
Date
2024
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

Contact:
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)