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Phil Larsen Andersen photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1215

Scope and Contents

The Phil Larsen Andersen photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 393 black-and-white photographs and copy prints, color photographs, and postcards. The majority of the images relate to Phil Andersen's service in the United States military during World War II. The collection also contains images documenting Andersen's life and family before and after his military service. The material was collected in preparation for a book about Phil Andersen's military experiences and life.

Dates

  • 1944-2000

Creator

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 Phil Larsen Andersen photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

Phil Larsen Andersen was born on April 22, 1926 in Spring City, Utah to Ada Maranda Larsen and Niels Joseph Andersen. He served in the United States military during World War II. On March 18, 1948, he married Barbara Jean Erickson; together, they had four children. Andersen worked for Mountain Bell telephone company, retiring as a marketing manager after 30 years. Phil Andersen died on April 4, 2001.

Extent

393 Items (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Phil Larsen Andersen (1926-2001) served in the United States military during World War II. This colleciton contains black-and-white and color photographs and postcards documenting Andersen's military service in Germany at the end and in the immediate aftermath of World War II.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Dr. Barbara Andersen in 2005.

Separated Materials

See also the Phil Larsen Andersen papers (ACCN 2185) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the Phil Larsen Andersen photograph collection
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 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