Robert S. Olpin papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0048
Scope and Contents
The Robert S. Olpin papers (1899-2005) consist mainly of Olpin's research, writings, teaching, and administrative materials. Included are correspondence, reports, meeting materials, newsletters, notes, data sheets, and many other papers regarding his tenure at the University of Utah. Also present in the collection are Olpin's writings and research on Utah art and artists. Included are materials on George S. Dibble, James Taylor Harwood, Waldo Midgley, and others. The Utah Artists Project files contain most of Olpin's research concerning Utah art and artists. All of his research materials for his dissertation regarding Alexander Wyant, as well as some personal papers, are also in the collection.
Dates
- 1899-2005
Creator
- Olpin, Robert S. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Biographical / Historical
Robert (Bob) Spencer Olpin (1940-2006) was a professor of art at the University of Utah for thirty-eight years and an author of numerous books on Utah art and sculpture. He was born in California and moved to Salt Lake City to attend the University of Utah. He graduated in 1963 and moved with his wife to Boston to attend graduate school. Olpin received his Masters degree from Boston University in 1965 and Ph.D. in 1971. They returned to Utah and Olpin began his long tenure with the University of Utah. He served not only as a professor but also chairman of the Art History Department, as well as dean of Fine Arts. He wrote many books on Utah art and artists and won numerous awards for his efforts to celebrate Utah art.
Extent
162 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Robert S. Olpin papers (1899-2005) consist mainly of Olpin's research, writings, teaching, and administrative materials. Robert (Bob) Spencer Olpin (1940-2006) was the dean of the University of Utah's College of Fine Arts and a professor in art history. He served as a consultant for and was a member of many national art organizations. He was also a co-director of the Utah Fine Arts Institute and president of Associated Art Historians, Inc. Also present in the collection are Olpin's writings and research on Utah art and artists. All of Olpin's research materials for his dissertation regarding Alexander Wyant, as well as some personal papers, are also in the collection.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Boxes 1-8 were donated by Robert S. Olpin in 1973 (6 linear feet).
Boxes 9-21 were transferred from the Marriott Library's Fine Arts Department in 2005 (6 linear feet).
Boxes 22-23 were donated by Robert S. Olpin in 2005 (1 lineat foot.).
Boxes 24-256 were donated by Mary Olpin in 2006 (118 linear feet).
Boxes 257-328 were were transferred from University Archives in 2009 (31 linear feet).
Boxes 9-21 were transferred from the Marriott Library's Fine Arts Department in 2005 (6 linear feet).
Boxes 22-23 were donated by Robert S. Olpin in 2005 (1 lineat foot.).
Boxes 24-256 were donated by Mary Olpin in 2006 (118 linear feet).
Boxes 257-328 were were transferred from University Archives in 2009 (31 linear feet).
Separated Materials
Photographs and audio-visual materials were transferred to the Special Collections Multimedia Division (P0719 and A0881). A CD containing pictures from Waldo Midgley's sketchbook is located in the Manuscripts Division's CD case.
Processing Information
Processed by Della L. Dye and Lisa DeMille in 1974-2006.
Boxes 257-328 processed by Chelsea Olsen in 2014.
Boxes 257-328 processed by Chelsea Olsen in 2014.
Creator
- Olpin, Robert S. (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Robert S. Olpin papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Della L. Dye, Lisa DeMille and Chelsea Olsen.
- Date
- 1974 (last modified: 2014 and 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu