Elbert Thomas photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P0003

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Elbert Thomas photograph collection contains twenty black and white portraits of generals in the United States military.

Dates

1930-1960

Creator

Thomas, Elbert Duncan, 1883-1953 (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 Note

Elbert Duncan Thomas was born 17 June 1883. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1906 and then the University of California at Berkeley in 1924. He served in the Utah National Guard, was a professor of political science at the University of Utah from 1924 to 1933, and was elected to the United States Senate in 1932. He was reelected in 1938 and 1944, serving until 1950. He was involved with various committees and was appointed High Commissioner of the United States Trust Territories of the Pacific in 1951. Thomas held that capacity until his death in 1953.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Box containing 20 Images)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Elbert Thomas photograph collection (1930-1960) consists of twenty black and white photographs of generals in the United States military. Elbert Thomas was a professor at the University of Utah and a United States Senator.