Trent Harris papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2175

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Trent Harris papers (1960s-2020) contain his original screenplays, research, correspondence, and ephemera. There are also screenplays by other writers. Trent Harris is a Utah documentarian and independant film maker, whose projects include the famous Beaver Trilogy, Rubin and Ed, and the cult classic Plan 10 from Outer Space.

Boxes 6-15 were added in 2015 and include articles, reviews, research materials, screenplays, correspondence, and posters pertaining to Trent Harris' writings (Mondo Utah and Wild Goose Chroncles), his films (Rubin and Ed, ZYZZYX, Delightful Water Universe...), and documentaries includingCement Ball of Earth, Heaven, and Hell.

Boxes 23-29 and map case folder 1 were added in 2024 and include artist books and postcards by Harris, as well as production material for Echo People. Map Case folder 1 contains posters for Rubin and Ed and Beaver Trilogy.

Dates

Creation: 1960s-2020

Creator

Harris, Trent (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.

Extent

17.5 Linear Feet (29 boxes, 1 map case folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Boxes 1-4 (2.5 linear feet) Purchased from Trent Harris in 2004.

Boxes 6-10, 12-15 (5.75 linear feet) were received from Ken Sanders Rare Books in 2011.

Box 11 (1 linear feet) received from Trent Harris in 2014.

Boxes 15-22 were purchased from Trent Harris in 2017. Boxes 23-29 and map case folder 1 were purchased from Trent Harris in 2021.

Related Materials

Forms part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).

Processing Information

Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2006.

Addenda from 2011 and 2014 processed by Chelsea Olsen in 2015.

Addendum from 2017 processed by Kristina Barksdale in 2019. Addendum from 2021 processed by Kristina Barksdale in 2024. Click here to read a statement on harmful language in library records.