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Heist and Birkhaus Family photograph collection, 1880-1930

Overview of the Collection

Photographer
Unknown
Title
Heist and Birkhaus Family photograph collection
Dates
1880-1930 (inclusive)
Quantity
5 items
Collection Number
P1131
Summary
The Heist and Birkhaus Family photograph collection contains five black-and-white photographs depicting members of the Heist and Birkhaus families and their associates, taken between approximately the 1880s and 1930s.
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

The Heist and Birkhaus Family photograph collection depicts images relating to the lives of members of the Heist and Birkhaus family in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, particularly Laura Heist Birkhaus. Laura Heist Birkhaus was born on September 22, 1912, to Harvey D. and Jessie Stumm Heist. She married Leo T. Birkhaus on June 8, 1940. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, was active in Girl Scouts, and served on the Board of Directors for the Salt Lake City YWCA. She died on June 15, 1993.

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Content Description

The Heist and Birkhaus Family photograph collection contains 5 black-and-white photographs, including two miniature photographs and one 15x7 cabinet card. The images depict members and associates of the Heist and Birkhaus families dating from approximately 1880 to 1930.

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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 Heist and Birkhaus Family photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Heist and Birkhaus Family photograph collection, P1131, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations: P1131.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Acquisition Information

Donated by Mary Jane Kern and Ann Birkhaus in 2004.

Processing Note

Processed by Special Collections staff.

Separated Materials

See also the Heist and Birkhaus family papers (ACCN 1477) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Heist and Burkhaus Family Photographs
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1

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Family Names

  • Birkhaus
  • Heist

Form or Genre Terms

  • black-and-white prints (photographs)
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