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Llewelyn R. McKay photograph collection, 1911-1950
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McKay, Llewelyn Riggs, 1904-1975
- Title
- Llewelyn R. McKay photograph collection
- Dates
- 1911-1950 (inclusive)19111950
- Quantity
- 433 items, (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- P1518
- Summary
- Llewelyn Riggs McKay (1904-1975) was a professor at the University of Utah who served as head of the Language Department from 1945 until 1965. His father, David O. McKay, was the ninth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This collection contains portraits of Llewelyn McKay, David O. McKay, and photographs of the McKay family. It also contains photographs documenting the mission that Llewelyn McKay served in Germany between 1922 and 1925.
- 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
Llewelyn Riggs McKay (1904-1975) was born on June 5, 1904 to David Oman McKay and Emma Ray Riggs McKay. His mother was a musician and music teacher while his father was a religious leader who became the ninth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Llewelyn McKay served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Germany between 1922 and 1925. He later returned to Germany in 1945 as a United States bombing analyst during the aftermath of World War II.
McKay married Alice Kimball Smith on July 19, 1928 in the Salt Lake Temple. Together the couple had three children: Richard L. McKay, Bonnie Jeanne McKay Nelson, and Douglas R. McKay. An educator by profession, Llewelyn McKay received his BA and MA from the University of Utah, and his PhD from Stanford University. McKay began his teaching career at the University of Utah in 1929. He became head of the Language Department in 1945 until 1965. Llewelyn McKay died on January 2, 1975.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Llewelyn R. McKay photograph collection consists of 2 boxes containing 433 black-and-white photographs. This collection contains portraits of Llewelyn McKay, David O. McKay, and photographs of the McKay family. It also contains photographs documenting the mission that Llewelyn McKay served in Germany between 1922 and 1925, including images included in "Assurances of Love," a compilation of letters and photographs of McKay's mission experience put together by two of his children. It also documents McKay's time at various language schools, including the Army Language School. Box 2 is oversized and contains large portraits and group photographs. The collection dates from approximately 1911 to 1950.
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 Llewelyn R. McKay photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Llewelyn R. McKay photograph collection, P1518, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations: P1518.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Acquisition Information
Donated by Doug McKay and Bonnie M. Nelson in 2007.
Processing Note
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Separated Materials
See also the Llewelyn R. McKay papers (ACCN 1692) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 1 | Alice K. Smith, Richard "Dickie" McKay, and Army Language School, 1920-1950 |
| 1 | 2 | "Assurances of Love," 1911-1925 |
| 1 | 3 | Llewelyn R. McKay Portraits |
| 1 | 4 | Family Portraits |
| 1 | 5 | Portraits |
| 1 | 6 | David O. McKay |
| 1 | 7 | David O. McKay and Others |
| 1 | 8 | Llewelyn R. McKay Candids |
| 1 | 9 | Portraits and Frankfurt, Germany, 1923 |
| 1 | 10 | Mission, Germany (removed from photo album) |
| 1 | 11 | Family Candid Photographs |
| 1 | 12 | Military |
| 1 | 13 | Groups |
| 2, Oversize | 1 | Portraits and Group Photos |
| 2, Oversize | 2 | Mountain City and Group of Men |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saint churches--Missions--Germany
Personal Names
- McKay, David O. (David Oman), 1873-1970
- McKay, Llewelyn Riggs, 1904-1975
Family Names
- McKay family
Form or Genre Terms
- Black-and-white prints (photographs)
