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George and Maria Rybka slide collection, 1955-1979

Overview of the Collection

Photographer
Rybka, George
Title
George and Maria Rybka slide collection
Dates
1955-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
3,440 items, (4 boxes)
Collection Number
P2127
Summary
George and Maria Rybka lived in the area of Castle Valley, Utah. This collection contains slides documenting their family vacations and outdoor sports in the American southwest from the 1950s to 1970s.
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
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Biographical Note

George and Maria Rybka lived in the area of Castle Valley, Utah. They were involved in river running and other outdoor activities in the American southwest. The Rybkas documented their outdoor activity and family vacations from the 1950s to 1970s in slides.

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Content Description

The George and Maria Rybka photograph collection consists of 4 boxes containing 3,440 color slides and negatives dating from 1955 to 1979. The images depict the Rybka family on vacation and engaging in outdoor recreation, including river sports. Locations depicted include Glen Canyon (Pre-Dam) Canyonlands, Colorado, Moab, and several other western and southwestern American destinations.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the George and Maria Rybka slide collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: George and Maria Rybka slide collection, P2127, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations: P2127.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Acquisition Information

Donated by Merrill Brady in 2017.

Processing Note

Processed by Special Collections staff.

Related Materials

This collection forms part of the River Running Archive, which is part of the S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archive.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Life of George Rybka
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Mesa Verde, Australia
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Don Plateau and others
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: 1975-1979
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Nature Landscapes
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: 1955 River Trip
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: 1956-1957
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: 1958
    Container: Box 2, Folder 1
  • Description: 1959
    Container: Box 2, Folder 2
  • Description: 1959-1961
    Container: Box 2, Folder 3
  • Description: 1960
    Container: Box 2, Folder 4
  • Description: 1961
    Container: Box 2, Folder 5
  • Description: 1962
    Container: Box 3, Folder 1
  • Description: 1963
    Container: Box 3, Folder 2
  • Description: 1964
    Container: Box 3, Folder 3
  • Description: More Family Vacations
    Container: Box 3, Folder 4
  • Description: Colorado
    Container: Box 3, Folder 5
  • Description: Southern Utah
    Container: Box 3, Folder 6
  • Description: Desert Landscapes
    Container: Box 3, Folder 7
  • Description: 1965
    Container: Box 4, Folder 1
  • Description: 1966
    Container: Box 4, Folder 2
  • Description: 1971
    Container: Box 4, Folder 3
  • Description: 1972
    Container: Box 4, Folder 4
  • Description: Moab
    Container: Box 4, Folder 5
  • Description: Red Box Negatives
    Container: Box 4, Folder 6

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Subject Terms

  • Rivers--Recreational use--Colorado--Photographs
  • Rivers--Recreational use--Utah--Photographs

Personal Names

  • Rybka, George

Geographical Names

  • Moab (Utah)

Form or Genre Terms

  • color slides
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