Sumner Chase Cobb photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1551
Scope and Contents
The Sumner Chase Cobb photograph collection consists of 1 box containing loose photographic material removed from the scrapbook held by the Manuscript division, Sumner Chase Cobb papers (ACCN 2434). This includes black and white photographs and picture postcards. The colleciton also contains 8 digital only items that are scans of photographs that remain in the scrapbook held in ACCN 2423. The images depict Sumner Chase Cobb and other Utah actors, including members of the Moroni Olsen Players, dating primarily from the 1920s.
Dates
- 1915-1930
Creator
- Cobb, Sumner Chase (Person)
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 Sumner Chase Cobb photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the Sumner Chase Cobb photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Biographical Note
Sumner Chase Cobb worked as an actor in Salt Lake City during the 1920s. He was affiliated with the Moroni Olsen Players, a group organized by actor Moroni Olsen and based out of Ogden, Utah. The Moroni Olsen Players gave performances at Ogden’s Orpheum Theatre and venues throughout Salt Lake City; they also traveled throughout the American West. In addition to his work as an actor, Cobb was also a member of the fraternity Phi Kappa Phi, University of Maine Chapter.
Extent
1 Box
Abstract
Sumner Chase Cobb was an actor who worked in Utah during the 1920s and was affiliated with the Moroni Olsen Players, a group formed in 1923 and based out of Ogden, Utah. This collection contains photographs, picture postcards, and digital only scans of images depicting Cobb's acting career.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Richard D. Cobb in 2008.
Separated Materials
See also the Sumner Chase Cobb papers (ACCN 2434) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Creator
- Cobb, Sumner Chase (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Sumner Chase Cobb photograph collection, 1915-1930
- 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
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu