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George F. and Florence Shermen Roberts photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1221

Scope and Contents

A Petition to U Beta Theta Pi fraternity at the school. The collection dates from the 1910s.

Dates

  • 1910-1920

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

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the George F. and Florence Shermen Roberts photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Historical Note

The George F. and Florence Shermen Roberts photograph collection contains a University of Utah calendar from 1910 and other photographs related to the University of Utah from the 1910s.

Extent

1 Box

Abstract

The George F. and Florence Shermen Roberts photograph collection contains a University of Utah calendar from 1910, a football photograph, and a petition to the University to establish the Beta Theta Pi fraternity at the school. Beta Theta Pi was founded in 1839 at Miami University. It was established at the University of Utah in 1913.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by C. Edward Roberts and Janet Yergensen in 1994.

Separated Materials

See also the George F. and Florence Shermen Roberts papers (ACCN 2221) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the George F. and Florence Shermen Roberts photograph collection, 1910-1920
Author
Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
Date
2022
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:
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Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863