Hatch family papers
Scope and Contents
Contains mainly ephemera from the campaign of Frances Hatch Merrill. This includes newspaper clippings, campaign information, photographs, and election pamphlets, mainly dating from the 1980s. There is also the same type of materials but in a lesser quantity for Orrin Hatch, from around the same time period. Also included in the collection are the Christmas and greeting cards of Helen Kamm Hatch, mother of Orrin and Frances Hatch.
Dates
- 1977-2008
Creator
- Hatch family (Family)
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 Hatch family papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
The Hatch family is descended from Utah pioneers, and includes politicians Orrin Hatch and Frances Hatch Merrill. Their parents, Jesse and Helen Hatch, raised the family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jesse Hatch (1904-1992) worked as a lather, and served as president for the local branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The family later moved back to Utah, where children Orrin and Frances became involved in politics. Frances Hatch Merrill (b. 1939) served in the Utah legislature, and Orrin Hatch (b. 1934) has served as the United States Senator for Utah.
Extent
2 oversize boxes (1.5 linear ft.)
1 half box (0.3 linear ft.)
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Hatch family papers contain papers regarding the elections of Orrin Hatch and his sister Frances Hatch Merrill. There is also a Christmas card collection of Helen Kamm Hatch, the mother of Frances and Orrin.
Arrangement
Organized in three series: I. Election pamphlets, 1983, 1988. II. Clippings on Orrin Hatch and Frances H. Merrill, 1983. III. Helen Kamm Hatch greeting cards, 1977-1995.
Other Finding Aids
More detailed finding aid available in repository upon request.
Custodial History
Donated by Dawn Merrill in June 2009.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Dawn Merrill; June 2009.
Appraisal
Utah Political History (20th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy 5.I, August 2007).
Processing Information
Processed; Elizabeth Ballif, student processor, and John Murphy, curator; 2009.
- Title
- Register of Hatch family papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elizabeth Ballif, student processor, and John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 2009 July 9
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States