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J.C. Maher Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS-475

Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence of J. C. Maher, as well as photographs, newspaper clippings, and other documents relating to Maher’s life. These materials’ creation dates span from 1943 to c. 1983. James Christian Maher was born in Ogden on September 17 of 1910, and graduated from Ogden High School. Maher worked as an assistant manager at the Paramount Theater in Ogden, prior to his service in the U.S. Army Medical Corps from 1943-1946, as an X-ray technician. Following his discharge in 1946, Maher worked at the Ogden Employment Security Office. Maher was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, and died March 18, 1963, at the age of 52. The Collection is organized into three series; Series 1: Correspondences, Series 2: Photographs, and Series 3: Newspaper Clippings and Advertisements

Dates

  • Creation: 1943 - 1954

Full Extent

1.20 Linear Feet : 3 Hollinger Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Acquired from Michelle Braeden (2017-0008)

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the WSU Stewart Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Ogden UT 84408