Maurice Warshaw papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2717
Scope and Contents
The Maurice Warshaw papers consist of art prints sent to Warshaw, a letter written by Maurice's older brother, Phillip Warshaw, and a scrapbook consisting of news clippings.
Dates
- 1942-1981
Creator
- Warshaw, Maurice, 1898-1979 (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
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 Note
Maurice Warshaw (1898-1979) was originally born in Ukraine under the name Samuel Warshawsky. Upon arrival to America, Warshaw was renamed "Maurice" after it's resemblance to the nickname "Mieche." Warshaw is best known for his success in Salt Lake City, Utah where he flourished as a businessman and humanitarian. He was the founder of Grand Central Inc. A bust of Warsaw created by Avard Fairbanks holds a place at the Utah State Capitol.
Extent
4 Linear Feet (1 oversize box and 3 oversize folders)
Abstract
The Maurice Warshaw papers (1942-1981) consist of art prints sent to Warshaw, a letter written by Maurice's older brother, Phillip Warshaw, and a scrapbook consisting of news clippings.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Patrick Panos in 2013 and 2016.
Processing Information
Processed by Esabelle Khaosanga in 2016.
Addendum processed by Betsey Welland in 2019.
Addendum processed by Betsey Welland in 2019.
- Albums (Books)
- Businessmen -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Archives
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Jewish Americans
- Jewish archives -- Utah -- Salt Lake City
- Jewish businesspeople -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Archives
- Personal correspondence
- Prints
- Scrapbooks
- Ukrainians -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Archives
- Warshaw, Maurice, 1898-1979 -- Archives
Creator
- Warshaw, Maurice, 1898-1979 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Maurice Warshaw papers, 1942-1981
- Author
- Finding aid created by Esabelle Khaosanga and Betsey Welland
- Date
- © 2016 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.
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