UUM_P0441.xml Guide to the John A. Dixon photograph collection Dixon (John A.) photograph collection Finding aid created by Dale Larsen. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

1992 (last modified: 2018)
295 South 1500 East Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 special@library.utah.edu https://lib.utah.edu/collections/special-collections/index.php
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-03-03. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections John A. Dixon photograph collection P0441 .2 linear feet 1 archives box 129 items 1899-1985 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. English .

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.

Collection is arranged by topic and chronology.

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.

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.

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

See also the John A. Dixon papers (ACCN 1018) located in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processed by Dale Larsen in 1992.

Gift of John A. Dixon.

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.

 Dixon, John A.--Photographs Dixon family--Photographs Home and Family Photographs Portrait photographs Photographic prints color photographs John Dixon and Family 1922-1949 1 1 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). John Dixon and Family Formal Portraits 1 2 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. John Dixon and Family 1950-1955 1 3 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. John Dixon and Family 1956-1964 1 4 1-15: Various images of John Dixon and his family. General Photographs 1965-1973 1 5 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. General Photographs 1974-1980 1 6 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. General Photographs 1981-1985 1 7 1-17: John Dixon with various people in portraits.