Scott D. McCoy photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1629
Scope and Contents
The Scott D. McCoy photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 45 photographs related to Scott D. McCoy’s political career as Senator (2006-2009 General Session), promotional photos, historic photo of the Salt Lake Theatre and a copy print of the Utah State Fairgrounds.
Dates
- 2006-2009
Creator
- McCoy, Scott D., 1970- (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 Scott D. McCoy photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the Scott D. McCoy photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Biographical Note
Scott Daniel McCoy was born on August 19, 1970. He received a BA from William Jewell College in 1992, an MA from George Washington University in 1994, and a JD from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2001. In 2001, he worked as an associate at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen and Hamilton law firm. In 2002, he moved to Utah to clerk for Utah Supreme Court Justice Leonard H. Russon, after which he passed the Utah bar and began practicing law with Bendinger, Crockett, Petersen, Greenwood, and Casey.
McCoy was appointed to the Utah State Senate in 2005 following the resignation of Senator Paula Julander. He was elected to the position in 2006. McCoy was the first openly gay state senator in Utah. Prior to his tenure in the senate, McCoy was the Executive Director for the Don't Amend Alliance, a group against a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in Utah. He also served on the board of Equality Utah and was a member of and chair for the Salt Lake City Police Civilian Review Board. Following his resignation from the Utah legislature, McCoy moved to New York City to practice law with Cleary Gottlieb.
McCoy was appointed to the Utah State Senate in 2005 following the resignation of Senator Paula Julander. He was elected to the position in 2006. McCoy was the first openly gay state senator in Utah. Prior to his tenure in the senate, McCoy was the Executive Director for the Don't Amend Alliance, a group against a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in Utah. He also served on the board of Equality Utah and was a member of and chair for the Salt Lake City Police Civilian Review Board. Following his resignation from the Utah legislature, McCoy moved to New York City to practice law with Cleary Gottlieb.
Extent
1 Box
Abstract
Scott D. McCoy (1970-) was a lawyer and activist for LGBTQ rights who served in the Utah State Senate from 2005 to 2009. He was the first openly gay person to serve in the Utah State Senate. This collection contains photographs related to McCoy's political career, promotional photographs, and photographs and copy prints collected by McCoy.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Scott D. McCoy in 2010.
Separated Materials
See also the Scott D. McCoy papers (ACCN 2535) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Creator
- McCoy, Scott D., 1970- (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Scott D. McCoy photograph collection, 2006-2009
- 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