Theron David Read papers

Theron David Read papers, 1941-2009

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Read, Theron David, 1964-2009
Title: Theron David Read papers
Dates: 1941-2009 (inclusive)
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Quantity: 10 linear feet, (14 boxes and 1 oversize folder)
Collection Number: ACCN 2518
Summary: The Theron David Read papers (1941-2009) contain personal writings, correspondence, and memorabilia related to organizations with which Read was involved. Read was an influential part of the punk movement in Salt Lake City as well as being heavily involved in the Industrial Workers of the World Union.
Repository: 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: 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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Theron David Read (1964-2009) was born in Burbank, California. He attended Cyprus High School in Magna, Utah. He attended Salt Lake Community College from 1994-1996. He was involved in theater and acting, the Salt Lake City punk movement, and The Industrial Workers of the World. He devoted much of his time to writing short stories, narratives, and plays, none of which were formally published.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Theron David Read papers contain notebooks, awards, drawings, correspondence, and memorabilia related to various organizations.

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

Arrangement

Arranged by type of document.

Acquisition Information

Donated by the Theron David Read family in 2010.

Processing Note

Processed by Anna Hansen in 2012.

Separated Materials

Audio-visual materials and photographs have been transferred to Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Personal Writings and NotebooksReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1-2	Personal Writings	1999-2008
1	3	Untitled Play Script This folder contains the manuscript of an untitled, unpublished play written by Read. The play revolves around two main characters, Keller and Stephen, and their interactions with women in a bar called Bar Int.	undated
1	4-7	Notebooks These folders contain notebooks filled by Read with poems, journal entries, short stories, and ideas.	1991-2000
2-8		Notebooks Box 3 contains small notebooks. Boxes 4-8 contain undated notebooks. These notebooks consist of journal writing and/or drafts written by Read.	2001-2009

CorrespondenceReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
9	1	Personal Notes and Letters	1991-2007
9	2	Postcards	1991-2000
9	3	Greeting and Birthday Cards	1994-1999
9	4	Professional Correspondence	1988-2004
9	5	Business Cards and Contact Information	undated

Personal MaterialsReturn to Top

This series contains family history materials, yearbooks, and collected personal items.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
10	1	Drawings and Sketches	undated
10	2	Family History Book	2000
10	3	Irish Heritage Materials	1992
10	4	Certificates and Awards	1973-1992
10	5	Acting Materials	1991-1995
10	6-8	Cyprus High School Yearbooks	1976-1978
10	9	Cyprus High School compiled student works	1988
10	10	Collected Baseball Materials and Memorabilia	1946-2007

General Research MaterialsReturn to Top

This series contains various published works and zines.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
11	1	Allred, "The Golden Plates" Volume I	2004
11	2	Ari Anonymous, "Smashing Stars" Volume I	undated
11	3	J.T. Botelho, "Writings of a Depressed Soul"	1997
11	4	Channon Press Books	1995-1996
11	5	The Covey Apartments, Salt Lake City Telephone Directory	1941
11	6	"Learn to Draw with Jon Gnagy"	undated
11	7	Ruth Tobey Hampson	2000
11	8	Lee and Pinney, "Youth--And a Western Star!"	1947
11	9	"Fangoria" Magazine Number 87	1989
11	10	SLUG Magazine, Issue Number 53	1993
11	11	"Prevue" Sundance Issue	1995-1996
11	12	"The Utah Peace Officer"	1992
11	13	Small Zines	undated

General Research MaterialsReturn to Top

This series contains course materials, small published works, pamphlets, and fliers from organizations that Read was involved with.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
12	1	Salt Lake Community College, Barbering Course Materials	1995
12	2	Industrial Workers of the World Materials	1994-1996
12	3	Industrial Workers of the World Bulletin	1996
12	4	"Industrial Worker"	1996
12	5	World Wildlife Fund Materials	1994
12	6	Public Interest Communications Materials	1991-2002
12	7	AIDS Research Materials	1986-1994
12	8	Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Materials	1947
12	9	"1964 Pages of Times: A Nostalgia News Report"	1964
12	10	Flyers and Pamphlets	1990-2003
12	11	Pirate Glossary	2004
12	12	Ticket Stubs and Coupons	1986-2007
12	13	News Clippings	1992-2007
12	14	News Clippings	1947

Oversize MaterialsReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
13	Memorabilia and Plaques This box contains two plaques and a shirt.	undated
14	Memorabilia This box contains small collected items, matchbooks, cigarettes, stickers, and patches.	1980
map-case-folder
1	Posters	2006-2008

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Punk culture--Utah--Salt Lake City

Personal Names

Read, Theron David, 1964-2009--Archives

Corporate Names

Industrial Workers of the World

Form or Genre Terms

Awards
Correspondence
Drawings
Memorabilia
Notebooks

Archives West Finding Aid

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