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Rachel Heninger photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1492

Scope and Contents

The Rachel Heninger photograph collection contains three black-and-white photographs of a tilt-o-whirl at an amusement park or fair and of a group of people bowling, that date from approximately the 1950s. The collection also contains 1 postcard dated from 1982 addressed to Rachel and Owen P. Heninger from their son Owen. The items were found in a book donated to Special Collections by Rachel Heninger and are assumed to depict Heninger, her family, and friends.

Dates

  • 1950-1982

Creator

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 Rachel Heninger photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

Rachel Cannon Heninger (1903-2004) was born on April 17, 1903, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lucy Grant and George Jenkins Cannon. She graduated from the LDS High School and the McCune School of Music before attending the University of Utah, where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. In 1926, Rachel Cannon married Owen P. Heninger. The couple lived in numerous places—Magrath, Alberta, Canada; Chicago; Los Angeles; Safford, Arizona; and Salt Lake City—before settling in Provo, Utah. Heninger was involved in numerous community organizations in Provo, including: the State and County Medical Auxiliaries; Beta Sorosis Literary Club; the Women’s council of Provo; the Provo City School Board; the Provo Recreation Board; and the Community Concert Board. Heninger taught piano and was active in organizing community and events around music in Provo. Rachel Heninger died on Marc 3, 2004.

Extent

4 Items (1 box)

Abstract

Rachel Cannon Heninger (1903-2004) was involved in numerous community organizations in Provo, Utah. This collection contains photographs of leisure activity and a postcard.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Rachel Heninger via Judy Jarrow in 2008.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the Rachel Heninger photograph collection, 1950-1982
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:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863