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University of Utah

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Found in 251 Collections and/or Records:

Maydell Cazier Palmer autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0870
Abstract

The Maydell Cazier Palmer autobiography recounts her experience growing up in Nephi, Utah; her family, education, mission, marriage and children; and life in western Canada and Pakistan. The autobiography contains comments on LDS Church leaders and doctrines, as well as on the position of women in the LDS Church.

Dates: 1980s

Helen Zeese Papanikolas papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0471
Abstract

The Helen Zeese Papanikolas papers (1954-2001) contain materials concerning the research and writing of this Utah historian and folklorist. Included are correspondence, research files, news clippings, oral history manuscripts, published and unpublished articles.

Dates: 1954-2009

John R. Park papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0242
Abstract

The John R. Park papers consist of school notebooks, written by Park, founder and first president of the University of Utah. They also contain scrapbooks, printed material and clippings.

Dates: 1855-1899

Robert W. Parry photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0584
Abstract The Robert W. Parry photograph collection photographs of Parry, friends and employees. As well as Gordon Research Conference portraits, various experiments and a collection of slides detailing some chemistry classes taught in a non-traditional manner. Most of the slides are of the reenactments of the Faraday Christmas Lectures that the Chemistry Department did each year, hugely popular with controlled explosions and other spectacular effects. Usually scheduled for the general...
Dates: circa 1980

Joshua Hughes Paul papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0864
Abstract

The Joshua Hughes Paul papers (1800s-1900s) consist of a biography of Joshua Hughes Paul taken from his diaries, essays and poetry written by Paul and others.

Dates: 1800s-1900s

Steven Pecchia-Bekkum independent film collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0773
Abstract

The Steven Pecchia-Bekkum independent film collection (2003) consists of a documentary about John Fillwalk, a video installation artist who teaches at Ball State University in Indiana. The film is shot in Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. Pecchia-Bekkum is a Salt Lake City filmmaker and adjunct assistant professor who teaches film production and traditional animation at the University of Utah. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).

Dates: 2003

Joseph S. Peery papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2452
Abstract

The Joseph S. Peery papers (1907-2005) contain diaries, correspondence, notes, family genealogy, University of Utah materials, maps, certificates, awards, newsletters, postcards, and news clippings. Peery was a professor of finance and economics at the University of Utah.

Dates: 1907-2005

Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha of Utah records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1787
Abstract The Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha of Utah records (1900-1998) contain annual reports, by-laws, a constitution, minutes, memos, course and election requirements, and correspondence. Phi Beta Kappa, founded in 1776, is the oldest honorary society in the United States. The Alpha chapter at the University of Utah was founded in 1935. The society recognizes the elite in the academic community and sponsors a visiting scholar program in which scholars from other institutions are invited to present lectures...
Dates: 1900-1998

Philosophical Issues in Human Affairs telecourses video collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0212
Abstract The Philosophical Issues in Human Affairs telecourses collection (1973-1974)consists of video recordings of lectures written and delivered by philosophy Professor Charles H. Monson, Jr. The lectures were intended to serve as a philosophy telecourse for distance education students to view on the Utah Educational Network television station. The telecourses cover such topics as love, death, work, and freedom. Charles H. Monson, Jr. was a professor of philosophy at the University of Utah...
Dates: 1973-1974

Raymond Price papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2869
Abstract

The Raymond Price papers (1925-1985) consist of materials documenting his athletic career at Ogden High School as well as his athletic career at both Weber College and the University of Utah. Included in the collection is a bound personal history.

Dates: 1925-1985

Leo G. Provost photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0310
Abstract

The Leo G. Provost photograph collection contains images of groups of people.

Dates: circa 1950

Gordon Ramsey papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2921
Abstract

The Gordon Benson Ramsey papers (1948-1983) consists primarily of original and printed scores. Ramsey was an accomplished composer and jazz musician.

Dates: 1948-1983

Nellie Druce Lambert Rawlins photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1852
Abstract

Nellie Druce Lambert Rawlins (1880-1965) attended the University of Utah Normal School for teaching education in the early 20th century. This colleciton contains photographs of Rawlins, her classmates, and perhaps professors during her time at the University of Utah.

Dates: 1904-1905

Waldemer Pickett Read photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0483
Abstract

The Waldemer Pickett Read photograph collection consists of mostly formal portraits of Read as the former head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Utah. Also includes informal images of Read conducting business meetings.

Dates: 1960-1966

Don M. Rees photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0521
Abstract This collection contains materials related to the mosquito control activities of Donald M. Rees. The majority of the collection deals with his activites in Utah, primarily with the success of mosquito abatement activities and the influences of climatic changes on these efforts. The collection also contains materials concerning his involvement with mosquito control activities at the Panama Canal and in Indonesia. A small portion of the collection relates to his activites at the University of...
Dates: 1934-1960

Alice "Pat" Rice Capson Brown papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2777
Abstract

The Alice "Pat" Rice Capson Brown papers (1940-2013) contain personal and family papers and documents spanning the life of Ms. Capson Brown. She worked as a lifestyle writer for the Salt Lake Tribue.

Dates: 1940-2013

Barbara Richards papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3031
Abstract

The Barbara Richards papers (1976-2020) contains exhibition catalogs of her work along with student essays from her career teaching. Also included is a memoir written by Richards and a photo book. Richards was a self-taught photographer whose photographs have been exhibited and published.

Dates: 1976-2020

G. C. Riser agreement

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Identifier: ACCN 1263
Abstract

The G. C. Riser agreement is a typewritten signed contract with handwritten corrections between managers of the University of Utah and Stanford University varsity football teams agreeing to play in Salt Lake City in the late fall of 1902.

Dates: 1902

George F. and Florence Shermen Roberts papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2221
Abstract

The George F. and Florence Shermen Roberts papers (1908-1913) contain a bound petition from the University of Utah Alpha Pi Fraternity to establish a chapter of Beta Theta Pi at the University of Utah; a leather bound program from the installation banquet of the Gamma Beta chapter of Beta Theta Pi; and a photocopy of a calendar from the University of Utah.

Dates: 1908-1913

George F. and Florence Shermen Roberts photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1221
Abstract

The George F. and Florence Shermen Roberts photograph collection contains a University of Utah calendar from 1910, a football photograph, and a petition to the University to establish the Beta Theta Pi fraternity at the school. Beta Theta Pi was founded in 1839 at Miami University. It was established at the University of Utah in 1913.

Dates: 1910-1920