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Utah Newspaper Project collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2068

Scope and Contents

The Utah Newspaper Project collection (1869-1985) consists of photocopies from newspaper annuals and directories that were used in this statewide project. Many libraries throughout Utah, including the University of Utah's Marriott Library, worked together to microfilm all available Utah newspapers within a specific time frame. Microfilm copies, as well as copies of resources used, were then sent to all participating libraries.

Dates

  • 1869-1985

Creator

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.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Utah Newspaper Project collection (1869-1985) consists of photocopies from newspaper annuals and directories that were used in this statewide project. The Utah Newspaper Project was a collaborative project of Utah libraries to microfilm all available Utah newspapers.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Box 1 was donated by Yvonne Stroup in 2004.

Related Materials

Microfilm copies of newspapers resulting from the Utah Newspaper Project are available in the Marriott Library's Microforms Department.

Processing Information

Processed by Lisa DeMille in 2004.
Title
Inventory of the Utah Newspaper Project collection
Author
Finding aid created by Lisa DeMille.
Date
2004 (last modified: 2020)
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:
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Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
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