Leo Leonard photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0665
Scope and Contents
The Leo Leonard photograph collection follows his life as a civilian band member in the 1930s to joining the army band and consequently being assigned as a military policeman in Germany and Europe around the time of World War II and immediately following. The main bulk of photographs are postcards and tourist images purchased by Leonard depicting towns and cities throughout Europe. The collection also contains personal photographs of Leonard and his wife Elizabeth/family in Europe as well as formal portraits. Also included is an album owned by Elizabeth before World War II showing friends and acquaintances in Germany.
Addendum in December 1999 including individual photographs of Elizabeth Leonard (Leo Leonard's wife) which came from identification papers. As well as a portrait of Leo and Elizabeth.
Addendum in December 1999 including individual photographs of Elizabeth Leonard (Leo Leonard's wife) which came from identification papers. As well as a portrait of Leo and Elizabeth.
Dates
- circa 1930-1950
Creator
- Leonard, Leo (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.
Extent
12 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The bulk of the Leo Leonard photograph collection consists of postcards and "tourist views" purchased by Leonard depicting towns and cities throughout Europe. The collection also contains personal photographs of Leonard and his wife, Elizabeth, her family in Europe, and formal portraits. Also included is an album owned by Elizabeth before World War II showing friends and acquaintances in Germany.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged topically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Philip Leonard.
Separated Materials
See also the Leo Leonard papers (ACCN 1559) located in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Dale Larsen in 1996.
Addendum processed in 1999 and 2004.
Addendum processed in 1999 and 2004.
- Austria -- Pictorial works
- Exterior views
- France -- Pictorial works
- Germany -- Nuremberg -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Photographs
- Germany -- Pictorial works
- Home and Family
- Italy -- Pictorial works
- Leonard family -- Photographs
- Leonard, Elizabeth -- Photographs
- Leonard, Leo -- Photographs
- Military
- Photograph albums
- Photographic prints--1930-1950
- Postcards
- United States. Army. Corps of Military Police -- Photographs
Creator
- Leonard, Leo (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Leo Leonard photograph collection
- Author
- Finding aid created by Dale Larsen.
- Date
- 2004 (last modified: 2018)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
- 2022: Revised by Sara Davis.
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