Parley and Mabel Dalley Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms. 53

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The Parley and Mabel Collection contains programs, publications, articles, and memorabilia the Dalley's collected over their life span. The shells and minerals donated by Parley Dalley have been removed from the manuscript collection and are currently being housed by the geology department.

Arrangement The Parley and Mabel Dalley Collection is organized into nine areas. A. Mabel's Items. B. Parley's Personal. C. Geology. D. Branch Normal Schol, Branch Agricultural College, College of Southern Utah, Southern Utah State College. E. Iron County. F. Utah. G. Newspapers. H. Publications. I. Class Records.

Dates

Creation: 1875-1974

Language of Materials

English

Language of Materials

English

Access:

Unrestricted access.

Use:

The Parley and Mabel 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 Information

Parley Dalley was born in Summit, Utah, November 15, 1886. He graduated from the Branch Normal School in 1905 and went on to receive his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah in 1909 and his M.S. in Chemistry from the University of California in 1925. He was a science instructor at the Branch Normal School from 1909 to 1913 and continued to teach at the Branch Agricultural College as the head of the Physical Science Department. I addition, Parley Dalley served as Cedar City Mayor from 1922-1923 and other city council positions. Mabel Naegle Dalley was Parley's wife. She was born in New Harmony, Utah on February 28, 1886. She graduated from the B.N.S. in 1905. She taught public school at Pine Valley and Price. She received a normal certificate after completing requirements at the University of Utah in 1908; in addition, she received a special certificate for art. She taught at the L.D.S. Academy in St. Johns, Arizona. Parley and Mabel were married September 1, 1910. They traveled the United States when possible in order that Parley would be more familiar with the geology of the region. Mabel was active in civic and social societies.

Extent

2.4 linear feet : 3 boxes

Additional Description

Arrangement

The Parley and Mabel Dalley Collection is organized into nine areas. A. Mabel's Items. B. Parley's Personal. C. Geology. D. Branch Normal Schol, Branch Agricultural College, College of Southern Utah, Southern Utah State College. E. Iron County. F. Utah. G. Newspapers. H. Publications. I. Class Records.

Accession Information:

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Related Materials

For corresponding and similiar materials see

University archives collections: AR 75: Branch Normal School Papers AR 607: Faculty Staff Correspondence (Bulletin Boards/Newsletters)

Manuscript Collections: Ms. 36: William Flanigan

Separated Materials

When items were donated, items and publications relating to University and local history were removed from collection. When removed, notes were handwritten on items identifying they were donated by Parley and Mabel. Where possible items have been returned to collection as they were found.

Processing Information:

This finding aid was created by the Special Collections Staff, Gerald R. Sherratt Library. If print, oversize or other materials have been removed to be stored separately it will be noted.