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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)19412009
- 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
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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
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Personal Writings and NotebooksReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Box | ||
13 | Memorabilia and Plaques
This box contains two plaques and a shirt.
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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