Gustave Edwin Putnam papers
Scope and Contents
Contains photographs and awards from Gustave Edwin Putnam's work with veterans and his service in World War I, family photographs, and a brief autobiography. Most of the collection is from Putnam's life in Ogden, Utah. Approximately 1918-1976.
Dates
- approximately 1918-1976
Creator
- Putnam, Gustave Edwin, 1897-1976 (creator, Person)
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 the Gustave Edwin Putnam papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L.Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.
Biographical History
Gustave Edwin Putnam (1897-1976) was a Mormon World War I veteran from Utah.
On April 30, 1897 Gustave Edwin Putnam was born in Woodruff, Utah to Caroline Peterson and Andrew Jackson Putnam. The family later moved to Ogden, Utah, where Putnam spent most of his life. At 21 Putnam joined the Marine Corps and served in World War I. After his honorable discharge he began labor as a metalworker. On October 17, 1928 he married Stella Hunter. The couple had two sons, neither of whom lived to adulthood.
During his life Putnam was part of the Federal Service Retirees in Ogden and the Veterans of World War I, Barracks 1011. He had diverse interests; he edited a newspaper called "The Revile" for a time, was involved in politics, served as president and vice president of the Putnam Family Genealogy Research and Temple Organization, and was Historian of the State Department of Utah.
Gustave Edwin Putnam died in Ogden, Utah on March 22, 1976.
Extent
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
1 oversize box (0.5 linear ft.)
1 oversize box (0.75 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Donated by the Putnam family in 2016.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Putnam family; 2016.
Appraisal
World War I (Veteran's History collection development policy).
Processing Information
Processed; Susana Zubeldia; 2016.
Processed; Elizabeth Kane; 2017.
- Title
- Register of Gustave Edwin Putnam papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Susana Zubeldia
- Date
- 2016 September 27
- 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