George D. Pyper photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P0001

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The George D. Pyper photographs consist primarily of those items which Pyper collected during his nearly thirty years as manager of the Salt Lake Theater. Consequently the majority of the collection deals with theater and drama in Salt Lake City from the early 1860's to the 1930's. Included are not only photographs of local performers but also pictures of musicians, opera stars, actors and actresses from all over the world who came to perform at the Salt Lake Theater. As well as performers, the collection includes photographs of the theater itself, its management, and crew. In addition to theater material, there are photographs of people and places pertaining directly to Pyper's life. These include pictures of Pyper's trips abroad, his involvement with the Tabernacle choir, and several portraits of prominent non-theater individuals.

The collection consists of 1231 photographs, 34 oversized photographs, and 108 glass lantern slides. There are some negatives available and numerous duplicate prints.

Dates

1860-1940

Creator

Pyper, George D. (George Dollinger), 1860-1943 (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 Sketch

George Dollinger Pyper served as manager of the Salt Lake Theatre from 1898 to 1929. He also served as general superintendent of the Deseret Sunday School Union and as a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Extent

9 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The George D. Pyper photographs consist primarily of those items which Pyper collected during his nearly thirty years as manager of the Salt Lake Theater. George Dollinger Pyper served as manager of the Salt Lake Theatre from 1898 to 1929. He also served as general superintendent of the Deseret Sunday School Union and as a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.