Mayhew H. and M. Hillman Dalley Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection contains personal papers, programs, articles and memorabilia of Mayhew H. Dalley and his son M. Hillman Dalley Jr. Some of the topics within this collection related to their involvement in different community organizations, such as the Iron County Historical Society, the Sons of the Utah Pioneers, the Branch Agricultural College (BAC)/College of Southern Utah (CSU), Cedar City School District and town Centennial, the Master's Singers choir, town newsletters, patriotic programs and items collected during worship and events at various LDS wards. These items include programs, documents, newspapers and ledgers.
Other types of materials include correspondence, newspaper clippings, publications and programs collected during events, as well as souveiners and memorbilia relating to travels, conferences, acheivements and personal interests.
Dates
- Creation: 1848-1980
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted access.
Conditions Governing Use
The Mayhew H. and M. Hillman Dalley Collection is the physical property of the Gerald R. Sherratt Library, Southern Utah University. Literary rights, including copyright, may belong to the authors or their heirs and assigns. Please contact the library for information regarding specific use of this collection.
Biographical / Historical
Mayhew Hillman Dalley was born on 28 November 1857, in Fort Johnson (Enoch), Utah to William Dalley and Mandana Hillman. His family moved to Summit, Utah in 1858, and he spent the early years of his life.
He graduated from Brigham Young Academy in 1881, and married Leonora Caroline Macfarlane on 22 March 1882, in St. George, Utah. They were the parents of eight children, including Mayhew Hillman Dalley, Jr..
Early in his career, Mayhew worked as an instructor for the Parowan Stake Academy and taught public school classes in the old Ward Hall in Cedar City. In 1886 he served a three-year Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints to Great Britian. Upon returning home he taught classed in the Parowan L.D.S. Academy.
During this time, he became the first manager of the Cedar City Sheep Association and Superintendent of Sunday Schools. He then went on to own M.H. Dalley and Sons real estate firm.
In addition, he held the following positions: County and City Surveyor, City Records, Library Board Secretary and Library Building Planning Commissioner, and board member for the Cedar City Investment Company. He died on 27 January 1934, at the age of 76 in Cedar City, Utah
Mayhew Hillman Dalley, Jr. was born on 10 October 1885, in Cedar City, Utah. He married Zesta Sorenson on 13 April 1915 and were the parents two children.
Hillman worked with his father, Mayhew in the family business and as a private surveyor and contract surveyor for the Federal Government. In 1921, he began working with Iron Country. During his life he as an active member of the Cedar City Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. He was one of the founding members of the Cedar City Master Singers. He was also an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints, where he served in various leadership positions. He passed away at the age of 86 on 14 August 1972, at home in Cedar City, Utah.
Full Extent
2.5 Linear Feet (5 containers)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
When the Mayhew H. and M. Hillman Dalley Collection reprocessed in 2025, the previous arrangment was kept.
Arrangement of this collection was divided into the following series and sub-series.
Series
I. Programs and Articales
Sub-Series
A. Organizations
B. Branch Agricultural College/College of Southern Utah
C. Cedar City and Iron County
D. Religious
Series
II. Patriotic Programs and Articles
III. Correspondence
IV. Newspaper Clippings
V. Publications
VI. General
- Title
- Mayhew H. and M. Hillman Dalley
- Author
- Special Collections Staff
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives Repository