John A. Dixon photograph collection, 1899-1985
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- John A. Dixon photograph collection
- Dates
- 1899-1985 (inclusive)18991985
- Quantity
- .2 linear feet, (1 archives box) : 129 items
- Collection Number
- P0441
- Summary
- The John A. Dixon photograph collection consists of images of various members of the Dixon family and photographs documenting the life and career of John A. Dixon. This collection is entirely digitalized and available online in our Digital Library.
- 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
Content Description
The photographs in this collection document the family lineage and other related events in the life of Dr. John Dixon. The photographs show little of Dr. Dixon's childhood but rather document his early life in the education system and later his involvement as the Dean of the University of Utah Medical School. The images are consistent through the span of several decades and are quite comprehensive. The black and white and color images are the originals and are in excellent condition.
Historical Note
Professor Dixon served as director and principal investigator at the university's Laser Institute, which now carries his name. He has filled administrative appointments as vice president for health sciences, dean of the College of Medicine, executive vice president of the university, and university regent. He has received honors from the University of Utah School of Medicine Alumni, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Utah Hospital Association, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons and the Utah State Medical Association, and a resolution of commendation from the Utah State Legislature. He also received the Outstanding Professor Award from the School of Medicine student body, was designated an Annual Distinguished Lecturer by the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, and a Tutorial Lecturer by the International Society for Laser Surgery.
Professor Dixon, who has taught laser courses and techniques to many other professionals, is characterized as sensitive, empathetic and compassionate with patients as well as co-workers and colleagues. A colleague wrote, "The University's Medical Center…stands as a monument to his vision and to his commitment to train superbly well-qualified health practitioners, and to provide Utah and citizens of adjacent states the highest quality health care at the lowest possible cost."
Information taken from Rosenblatt Prize biography.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: John Dixon and Family
- 1: John Dixon's mother and sisters (1920).
- 2: Young John Dixon and brother (1932).
- 3: Fish from Scofield Reservoir (1932).
- 4: John Dixon (1938).
- 5: John Dixon in Rochester, New York (1949).
- 6: John in football uniform at Ogden High (1941).
- 7: John in U.S. Navy uniform, Seattle, Washington (1943).
- 8: John and Karma Dixon (1944).
- 9: Large family picture at "Granny Dixon's" birthday (1946).
- 10-11: John Dixon's father, H. Aldous Dixon, with his mother, John's grandmother.
- 12: John Dixon in Rochester, New York (1947).
- 13-14: John and an "Old Chevy" automobile (1949).
- 15-16: John Dixon in New York (1949).
- 17: John in Boston, Mass (1949).
- 18: University of Rochester, School of Surgery. Class portrait (1947).
Dates: 1922-1949Container: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: John Dixon and Family Formal Portraits
- 1: Lucille Dixon (1899).
- 2: Henry Dixon (1861).
- 3: Grandfather Dixon's family.
- 4: John DeGrey Dixon (1922).
- 5-7: John and Karma Dixon.
- 8-18: John, Karma, and the Dixon family.
Container: Box 1, Folder 2 -
Description: John Dixon and Family
- 1-2: Karma's new car (1950).
- 3-9: John and Karma Dixon.
- 10: Dixon's first house in Bountiful, Utah (1950).
- 11: Photograph of John performing surgery (1951).
- 12-16: Dixon family.
- 17: John Dixon on Mt. Fuji (1951).
- 18: Dixon family.
Dates: 1950-1955Container: Box 1, Folder 3 -
Description: John Dixon and Family
- 1-15: Various images of John Dixon and his family.
Dates: 1956-1964Container: Box 1, Folder 4 -
Description: General Photographs
- 1-18: John and Karma Dixon in South America, the Orient, and the United States for special trips as the Dean of the University of Utah Medical School.
Dates: 1965-1973Container: Box 1, Folder 5 -
Description: General Photographs
- 1-8: John Dixon at various University of Utah functions in group portraits.
- 9-10: John Dixon on a fishing and hunting trip (1978).
- 11-19: John Dixon at various functions in several portraits.
- 20-23: John Dixon with the president of Weber State College at the dedication of John Dixon Drive in Ogden.
Dates: 1974-1980Container: Box 1, Folder 6 -
Description: General Photographs
- 1-17: John Dixon with various people in portraits.
Dates: 1981-1985Container: Box 1, Folder 7
