Trent Harris photograph collection, 1950-2009
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Harris, Trent
- Title
- Trent Harris photograph collection
- Dates
- 1950-2009 (inclusive)19502009
- Quantity
- 6 boxes
- Collection Number
- P1203
- Summary
- Trent Harris (1952-) is an independent filmmaker based in Salt Lake City, Utah. This collection contains photographs related primarily to his career, including photographs of Harris and cast members; premiers and showings; and inspiration for the films.
- 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
Biographical Note
Trent Harris is an independent filmmaker based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Harris was born on June 9, 1952 in St. Anthony, Idaho. He earned Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees from the University of Utah in the early days of its film program. After producing features for the local television newsmagazine program EXTRA at KUTV from 1978-1981, Harris left Utah to study directing at the American Film Institute, where he produced the short film "The Orkly Kid" (1985), based on footage he had shot for an unaired episode of EXTRA. These two films became the basis of one of Harris' best know works, The Beaver Trilogy(2000).
In addition to high profile feature films such as Rubin and Ed (1992) and Plan 10 from Outer Space, Harris wrote, directed, and produced numerous documentary and narrative films which have screened and won awards at film festivals around the world. He has received awards for his work such as the 2001 Independent/Experimental Film and Video Award and the 2014 B-Movie Underground and Trash Film Festival's Groundbreakers Lifetime Achievement Award.
Harris taught filmmaking and screenwriting at the University of Utah. He authored three books: Mondo Utah (1996), The Wild Goose Chronicles(1998), and Today at the Duck Pond (2021).
Content Description
The Trent Harris photograph collection consists of 6 boxes containing primarily color photographs depicting Trent Harris's career. Subjects include photographs of Harris and cast members; premiers and showings; and inspiration for the films. The collection also includes photographs taken by Harris during his travels. Box 6 is oversize.
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 Trent Harris photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Acquisition Information
Donated by Trent Harris in 2005, with addendums in 2010, 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Processing Note
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Separated Materials
See also the Trent Harris independent film collection (A0832) in the Multimedia Division and the Trent Harris papers (ACCN 2175) Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Stills From Rubin and Ed and "The Orkly Kid"Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Joyce McKinneyContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Joyce McKinneyContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Joyce McKinneyContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Joyce McKinneyContainer: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Joyce McKinney; Provo; Salt Lake City; HollywoodContainer: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: The Beaver Trilogy, "Orkly Kid" Production NegativesContainer: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: My cat can eat a whole watermelon!Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Dale and Ship ModelContainer: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Plan 10 From Outer Space PhotosContainer: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Beth's Space ShipContainer: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Plan 10 From Outer Space Large Format negative and Proof SheetsContainer: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Plan 10 From Outer Space Photo Proofsheets and NegativesContainer: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Plan 10 From Outer Space (Moved to Manuscripts DivisionContainer: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Plan 10 From Outer Space Premiere and GeneralContainer: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Plan 10 From Outer Space SlidesContainer: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: Mike Cassidy, 1977Container: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: Black Indian Gangs, New Orleans, 1988Container: Box 1, Folder 18
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Description: BioAquistic Boogie Production Stills, 1989Container: Box 1, Folder 19
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Description: Chief Rolling Thunder and His House, Imlay, Nevada, 1977Container: Box 1, Folder 20
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Description: Alan Ginsberg, 1981, Boulder Colorado/Timothy Leary and his wife Barbra and Trent Harris, 1980, Los Angeles, CaliforniaContainer: Box 1, Folder 21
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Description: Howard Finster and Jon SerlContainer: Box 1, Folder 22
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Description: 2nd Annual Bicknell Film Festival, Movies with BugsContainer: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: Rubin and EdContainer: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Rubin and EdContainer: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: Rubin and Ed, Internal Revenue Service Media; ReviewsContainer: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: Screening Invitation, "The Orkly Kid" (Moved to Manuscripts Division)Container: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: Beaver PhotosContainer: Box 2, Folder 6
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Description: The Beaver Trilogy, "Orkly Kid" Slides, Fade InContainer: Box 2, Folder 7
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Description: L.H. Orkly Kid ProductionContainer: Box 2, Folder 8
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Description: South Africa, 1988Container: Box 2, Folder 9
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Description: South Africa, 1988Container: Box 2, Folder 10
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Description: South Africa, 1988Container: Box 2, Folder 11
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Description: Rubin and Ed Crispin Glover ScreentestContainer: Box 2, Folder 12
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Description: B.I.F.F.Container: Box 2, Folder 13
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Description: B.I.F.F.Container: Box 2, Folder 14
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Description: B.I.F.F.Container: Box 2, Folder 15
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Description: Shot StuffContainer: Box 2, Folder 16
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Description: The Beaver Trilogy "Orkly Kid" Production PhotosContainer: Box 2, Folder 17
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Description: Rubin and Ed NegativesContainer: Box 2, Folder 18
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Description: Plan 10 From Outerspace Collector PostcardsContainer: Box 2, Folder 19
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Description: Cattle MutilationContainer: Box 2, Folder 20
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Description: From Documentary "Current Ball of Earth, Heaven and Hell"Container: Box 2, Folder 21
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Description: Plan 10 From Outerspace Premier, Tower Theater, 1996Container: Box 2, Folder 22
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Description: Plan 10 From Outerspace Premier, Tower Theater, 1997Container: Box 2, Folder 23
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Description: Leave it to Cleavers Roller Derby TeamContainer: Box 3, Folder 1
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Description: Butch Cassidy Monster Mountain MuseumContainer: Box 3, Folder 2
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Description: Trent's 50th BirthdayContainer: Box 3, Folder 3
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Description: Trent and WomanContainer: Box 3, Folder 4
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Description: Cambodia, 2000-2003Container: Box 3, Folder 5
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Description: Cambodia 2, 2000-2003Container: Box 3, Folder 6
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Description: Outsie Artist, Jon Serl 1997, Howard Finster 1994Container: Box 3, Folder 7
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Description: Cambodia, Bokor Hilltop Station, 2002Container: Box 3, Folder 8
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Description: CanyonContainer: Box 3, Folder 9
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Description: Rat Fink, Iosepa, Fairview Museum, Truck Stop, Negatives, 2005, Memorial DayContainer: Box 3, Folder 10
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Description: Negatives, Sumba, 2005Container: Box 3, Folder 11
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Description: Negatives, Sumba, 2005Container: Box 3, Folder 12
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Description: Negatives, Sumba, 2005Container: Box 3, Folder 13
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Description: Phnom Penh, 2004, Cricket Girl NegativesContainer: Box 3, Folder 14
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Description: Sierra Leone, 2004, X-RayedContainer: Box 3, Folder 15
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Description: Sierra Leone, 2004, X-RayedContainer: Box 3, Folder 16
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Description: General 8x10 PhotosContainer: Box 3, Folder 17
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Description: General 8x10 PhotosContainer: Box 3, Folder 18
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Description: Beyondo PhotosContainer: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: Mondo MikeContainer: Box 4, Folder 2
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Description: Beyondo Drag QueensContainer: Box 4, Folder 3
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Description: South Africa, Ndebele and Zulus, 1988Container: Box 4, Folder 4
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Description: Turkmenistan NegativesContainer: Box 4, Folder 5
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Description: Transparences: Tmbk2 Wild Goose Chronicles Book and Two PrintsContainer: Box 4, Folder 6
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Description: Cambodia, 2000Container: Box 4, Folder 7
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Description: Sumba, BAL, 2004-2050, NegativesContainer: Box 4, Folder 8
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Description: Tiger Temple Negatives, Thailand, December 2004Container: Box 4, Folder 9
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Description: Laos Negatives, December 2004Container: Box 4, Folder 10
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Description: Rat Fink Museum, Manti, Memorial Day Weekend, 2005Container: Box 4, Folder 11
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Description: Andy Warhol Photos, 2013Container: Box 4, Folder 12
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Description: Gilgal Black and White Eugeny (Yvgeney Yuffit)Container: Box 4, Folder 13
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Description: Bankok Performance Artists, 2005Container: Box 4, Folder 14
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Description: Flamboyant Theater PerformanceContainer: Box 4, Folder 15
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Description: Sumba, Black and White Negatives, 2005Container: Box 4, Folder 16
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Description: Sierra Leone, 2004Container: Box 4, Folder 17
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Description: Mali, 1998Container: Box 4, Folder 18
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Description: Mondo Photos, Proofsheet of Ken SandersContainer: Box 4, Folder 19
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Description: Production Stills from "Lunch Box" by Trent Harris 1973Container: Box 4, Folder 20
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Description: Trent Harris Portraits, 1974Container: Box 4, Folder 21
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Description: Negatives and Slides for Gibbs PublisherContainer: Box 4, Folder 22
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Description: D.W.V. Premier Photos, 2009Container: Box 4, Folder 23
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Description: Timbk2 NegativesContainer: Box 4, Folder 24
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Description: Mali Negatives, 1498Container: Box 4, Folder 25
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Description: South Africa: Ndebele, Zulus, Slides, 1988Container: Box 4, Folder 26
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Description: Beyondo Mondo NegativesContainer: Box 4, Folder 27
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Description: Cook Photos, Mayor Rocky Anderson and Merill Cook, Congressional RaceContainer: Box 4, Folder 28
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Description: Vietnamese Soldiers Found in Saigon, 1960sContainer: Box 4, Folder 29
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Description: Salt Lake ArtisitsContainer: Box 4, Folder 30
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Description: Welcome to the Rubber RoomContainer: Box 5, Folder 1
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Description: Welcome to the Rubber Room InspirationContainer: Box 5, Folder 2
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Description: Rubin and Ed premier PhotographsContainer: Box 5, Folder 3
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Description: Bob MossContainer: Box 5, Folder 4
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Description: Personal Mementos and CorrespondanceContainer: Box 5, Folder 5
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Description: Chief Rolling Thunder and His HouseContainer: Box 5, Folder 6
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Description: Plan 10 from Outer SpaceContainer: Box 5, Folder 7
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Description: Orkly Kid Sundance premier, 1989Container: Box 5, Folder 8
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Description: The Beaver Triology Sundance premier, 2001Container: Box 5, Folder 9
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Description: 2008 premier at RosewaswerContainer: Box 5, Folder 10
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Description: Collection of General Photographs of HarrisContainer: Box 5, Folder 11
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Description: Salt Lake City, Autumn leaves, events, 2008 (digital only)Container: Box 5, Folder 12
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Description: Bicknell International Film Festival PostersContainer: Box 6, Folder 1
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Description: Polygamist Protest Salt Lake City County Building, 2009Container: Box 6, Folder 2
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Independent filmmakers--Utah
- Motion picture producers and directors--United States--Photographs
Personal Names
- Harris, Trent
Geographical Names
- Utah
Form or Genre Terms
- color photographs
