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Karl A. Fox papers, 2001-2002

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Fox, Karl A., 1917-2008
Title
Karl A. Fox papers
Dates
2001-2002 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet, (2 folders)
Collection Number
ACCN 1949
Summary
The Karl A. Fox papers (2001-2002) includes notes on his early life and his family background. Fox was born and grew up in Salt Lake City, attended and graduated from the University of Utah in 1937 with a degree in English, attended UC Berkley and Columbia for graduate school in Economics, and continued on with a career in applied econometrics.
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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Historical Note

Karl A. Fox (1917-2008) was born and grew up in Salt Lake City, attended and graduated from the University of Utah in 1937 with a degree in English, attended UC Berkley and Columbia for graduate school in Economics, and continued on with a career in applied econometrics.

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Content Description

The Karl A. Fox papers (2001-2002) contains an autobiographical monograph (circa 2001) of his eary life and background. The history provides information regarding his ancestors, the homes where he grew up and the local neighborhood, his schooling, and church activities. The autobiography ends with his marriage and the start of his career.

The second item (2002) in the collection is a compilation of stories and copied items documenting Fox's experiences as a student at the University of Utah. It also provides information about his career. This item was created in response from the College of Humanities Alumni organization requesting that alum share their experiences at the university.

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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.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of Karl A. Fox in 2001.

Processing Note

Processed by Amanda Upchurch in 2003.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: "Notes on my early life and background, 1917-1941"
    Dates: circa 2001
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: "Response to Dean Robert Newman's invitation to alums to describe their most beautiful ideas and significant accomplishments"
    Dates: 2002
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2

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Subject Terms

  • Economists--United States--Biography--Sources

Personal Names

  • Fox, Karl A., 1917-2008--Archives
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