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Waldo Midgley papers, circa 1860s-2003
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Midgley, Waldo, 1888-1983
- Title
- Waldo Midgley papers
- Dates
- circa 1860s-2003 (inclusive)18552003
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2038
- Summary
- The Waldo Midgley papers (circa 1860s-2003) contain materials relating to the career of Midgley, a Utah-born artist. Included in the collection are publications; an essay-type diary by Midgley titled "Birds, Animals, People, Things;" an inventory of Midgley's works; and a scrapbook created by Midgley containing original artwork and photographs, along with written entries. Some correspondence, a day book, medical records, and notes are also included. Waldo Midgley (1988-1986) was born in Salt Lake City in 1888 but spent most of his professional and teaching career in New York. He died in 1986.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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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.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Waldo Midgley papers (circa 1860s-2003) contain materials relating to the career of Midgley, a Utah-born artist. Included in the collection are publications; an essay-type diary by Midgley titled "Birds, Animals, People, Things;" an inventory of Midgley's works; and a scrapbook created by Midgley containing original artwork and photographs, along with written entries. Some correspondence, a day book, medical records, and notes are also included.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on 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.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
General MaterialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Artwork Inventory
An inventory of Midgley's artwork on consignment for the Phillips Gallery in Salt Lake City.
|
2003 |
| 1 | 2 | Exhibit Notices |
1983-1984 |
| 1 | 3 | Waldo Midgley, "Birds, Animals, People, Things"
A notebook containing Midgley's observations and thoughts.
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| 1 | 4 | Alice Merrill Horne, Devotees and Their Shrines
Contains an inscription from Horne to Midgley.
|
1914 |
| 1 | 5 | Robert S. Olpin, Waldo Midgley
Contains an inscription from Olpin to Midgley.
|
1984 |
| 2 | Waldo Midgley, "Of Art and Life," Scrapbook
This scrapbook holds original artwork, photographs, and writings by Midgley.
|
ca. 1860s-ca. 1970s | |
| Folder | |||
| 3 | 1 | Correspondence
Mostly from "Judy" to "Nell."
|
1991-1999 |
| 3 | 2 | Artwork |
|
| 3 | 3 | Day Book |
1970s-1980 |
| 3 | 4 | Medical Bills |
1986 |
| 3 | 5 | Notes |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Artists--United States--Biography--Sources
Personal Names
- Midgley, Waldo, 1888-1983--Archives
Finding aid created by Lisa DeMille
2005 (last modified: 2020)
