Joseph Stanley Russon papers, 1898-1980s
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Russon, Joseph Stanley, 1905-1988
- Title
- Joseph Stanley Russon papers
- Dates
- 1898-1980s (inclusive)18981989
- Quantity
- 2.25 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Accn0911
- Summary
- The Joseph Stanley Russon papers (1898-1980s) contain documents which chronicle his acting career and affiliation with theatrical organizations. The collection contains an autobiographical sketch about Russon's life, the sequence of events leading to his marriage with Allien Robertson, a brief family history, and insight into his passion for performing. Russon was born in Lehi, Utah. This collection also contains programs, news clippings, correspondence, and miscellaneous documents.
- 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 Note
Russon was born on 4 February 1905, in Lehi, Utah, and died on 25 January 1988 at the age of eighty-two. Russon was a Utah actor who performed at the University of Utah for 55 years and was a member of the Utah State Theatre Hall of Fame.
Content Description
The Joseph Stanley Russon papers (1898-1980s) contain documents which chronicle his acting career and affiliation with theatrical organizations. The collection contains an autobiographical sketch about Russon's life, the sequence of events leading to his marriage with Allien Robertson, a brief family history, and insight into his passion for performing. This collection also contains programs, news clippings, correspondence, and miscellaneous documents.
Use of the Collection
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
Initial Citation: Joseph Stanley Russon papers, ACCN 0911, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations: ACCN 0911.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Box 1 was donated in 2003 (0.25 linear foot).
Boxes 2-5 were donated in October 2007 (2 linear feet).
Processing Note
Processed by Sabrina Riches in 2003.
Processed by Lisa DeMille in 2007.
Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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General Materials
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1941-1951Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Life SketchContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: ProgramsContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: NewsclippingsDates: 1944-1951Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Miscellaneous ItemsContainer: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1949-1967Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: ProgramsDates: 1950s-1970sContainer: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: News ClippingsDates: 1898-1950sContainer: Box 2, Folder 3-6
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Description: News ClippingsDates: 1950s-1960sContainer: Box 3
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Description: News ClippingsDates: 1960s-1970sContainer: Box 4
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Description: News ClippingsDates: 1970s-1980sContainer: Box 5, Folder 1-5
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Description: MiscellaneousContainer: Box 5, Folder 6
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Theater--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Russon, Joseph Stanley, 1905-1988--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
- Clippings
- Correspondence
- Programs
