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David Kranes photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1605

Scope and Contents

The David Kranes photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 73 items. Folders 1-3, donated in 2009, contain color prints related to casino design. Folder 4 donated 2011 contains negatives of a book and laser prints of a gathering.

Dates

  • circa 1995-2009

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

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.

Biographical / Historical

David Kranes is a nationally recognized Utah writer, primarily writing plays and short fiction. He received his Doctor of Fine Arts from Yale University in 1971, and began teaching in the English department at the University of Utah the same year. He served as the acting director of the Creative Writing program from 1992-1995, and again in 1997-1998. Dr. Kranes also served for fourteen years as Artistic Director of the Sundance Playwrights’ Lab. In 1991, he published "Playgrounds," an essay about casino design that led to a side-career in casino consulting. Kranes retired from the University of Utah in 2001 after 34 years.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 archives box) : 73 items

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

David Kranes is a nationally recognized Utah writer who also consulted in casino design. This collections contains color prints of casino design elements.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by David Kranes in 2009. Addendum in 2011.

Separated Materials

See also the David Kranes papers (ACCN 2450) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collctions.

Processing Information

Title
David Kranes photograph collection
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid written by Special Collections staff.
Date
2025
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
The finding aid was written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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