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Ruth Draper Crockatt photograph collection, 1974-1991
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Crockatt, Ruth Draper, 1923-
- Title
- Ruth Draper Crockatt photograph collection
- Dates
- 1974-1991 (inclusive)19741991
- Quantity
- 11 items, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- P1943
- Summary
- Ruth Draper Crockatt (1923-) worked for the Utah Arts Council from 1974-1985 and served as Representative for the Western Region for the National Endowment for hte Arts from 1985 to 1991. This collection contains photographs documenting Crockatt's work with Utah Arts from 1974 to the 1990s.
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
Ruth Draper Crockatt was born in Ririe, Idaho in 1923. She attended the University of Idaho, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in 1947 from the University of Utah. She married Delbert Draper Jr. in 1949. She was involved with, and later became the president, of the League of Women Voters of Utah in 1967. In 1972 Crockatt was appointed Field Director for the Utah Association of Mental Health. She later worked as the Director for the Utah Arts Council from 1974-1985. She was involved in several projects including "One Million Trees for One Million People". During her time with the UAC, she heavily involved in retaining funding from the Utah State Legislature. After leaving the UAC in 1985 she became the Representative for the Western Region for the National Endowment for the Arts from 1985-1991. She continued to be involved with Utah Art events after her departure from the NEA including the Abravanel Hall/Art Center 25th Anniversary Celebration in 2004.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Ruth Draper Crockatt photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 11 black-and-white and color photographs depicting Crockatt's work in Utah Arts from 1974 to 1991.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Ruth Draper Crockatt photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Ruth Draper Crockatt photograph collection, P1943, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations: P1943.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Acquisition Information
Donated by Ruth Draper Crockatt in 2014.
Processing Note
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Separated Materials
See also the Ruth Draper Crockatt papers in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Related Materials
Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 1 | Art Work and Awards
|
| 1 | 2 | Tree planting
|
| 1 | 3 | Utah Alliance for Art Education
|
| 1 | 4 | National Endowment for the Arts
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Arts--Utah
Corporate Names
- National Endowment for the Arts
- Utah Arts Council
Geographical Names
- Salt Lake City (Utah)
Form or Genre Terms
- Black-and-white prints (photographs)
