Philo T. Farnsworth papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2807
Scope and Contents
The Philo T. Farnsworth papers (1903-1983) contains biographical material, financial records, news clippings, speeches, articles, books, research notes, correspondence and awards.
The papers are divided into 2 sections. The first section (box 1) is a collection of papers regarding Farnsworth's professional and academic career, along with personal papers he had. The second section contains theosophical papers written primarily by George Chainey, but with some papers written by Farnsworth and other authors. The second section is mostly theosophy organized by subject (boxes 2-5) or is a theosophical exegesis of the Bible (boxes 6-9).
The papers are divided into 2 sections. The first section (box 1) is a collection of papers regarding Farnsworth's professional and academic career, along with personal papers he had. The second section contains theosophical papers written primarily by George Chainey, but with some papers written by Farnsworth and other authors. The second section is mostly theosophy organized by subject (boxes 2-5) or is a theosophical exegesis of the Bible (boxes 6-9).
Dates
- 1965-2013
Creator
- Farnsworth, Philo Taylor (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
Philo Taylor Farnsworth was an educator and school superintendent in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also was involved in the Mahanain Foundation, a religious education group, and was deeply involved in theosophy and the workings of the foundation.
As a part of his professional career Farnsworth worked as a school teacher, and as an assitant superintendent and superintendent of the Granite School District holding that position from July 1, 1939 to July 1, 1944. Later he would work on the Welfare Board for Utah.
He is also the cousin of Philo Taylor Farnsworth (1906-1971) who was credited with inventing the television.
As a part of his professional career Farnsworth worked as a school teacher, and as an assitant superintendent and superintendent of the Granite School District holding that position from July 1, 1939 to July 1, 1944. Later he would work on the Welfare Board for Utah.
He is also the cousin of Philo Taylor Farnsworth (1906-1971) who was credited with inventing the television.
Extent
4.25 Linear Feet (9 Boxes)
Abstract
The Philo T. Farnsworth papers (1903-1983) contains biographical material, financial records, news clippings, speeches, articles, books, research notes, correspondence and awards. Philo Taylor Farnsworth was an educator and school superintendent in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also was involved in the Mahanain Foundation, a religious education group, and was deeply involved in the theosophy and of its foundation.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Sam Wellers Bookstore in 2014.
Separated Materials
Photographs and audio-visual materials have been transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Taylor Ouimette in 2014.
Creator
- Farnsworth, Philo Taylor (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Philo T. Farnsworth papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by Taylor Ouimette.
- Date
- 2014 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- 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