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UUM_Accn2038.xml Inventory of the Waldo Midgley papers Midgley (Waldo) papers Finding aid created by Lisa DeMille. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

2005 (last modified: 2020)

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-04-22. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Waldo Midgley papers Midgley, Waldo, 1888-1986 ACCN 2038 3 linear feet 3 boxes, 10 framed artworks circa 1860s-2003 The Waldo Midgley papers (circa 1860s-2003) contain materials relating to the career of Midgley, a Utah-born artist. Included in the collection are publications; an essay-type diary by Midgley titled "Birds, Animals, People, Things;" an inventory of Midgley's works; and a scrapbook created by Midgley containing original artwork and photographs, along with written entries. Some correspondence, a day book, medical records, and notes are also included. Waldo Midgley (1988-1986) was born in Salt Lake City in 1888 but spent most of his professional and teaching career in New York. He died in 1986. English

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Boxes 1-2 were donated in 2003-2004 (2.75 linear feet).

Box 3 was donated in 2006 (0.25 linear feet).

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

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The Waldo Midgley papers (circa 1860s-2003) contain materials relating to the career of Midgley, a Utah-born artist. Included in the collection are publications; an essay-type diary by Midgley titled "Birds, Animals, People, Things;" an inventory of Midgley's works; and a scrapbook created by Midgley containing original artwork and photographs, along with written entries. Some correspondence, a day book, medical records, and notes are also included.

Midgley, Waldo, 1888-1986--Archives Artists--United States--Biography--Sources Fine Arts 1: General Materials Artwork Inventory 2003 1 1

An inventory of Midgley's artwork on consignment for the Phillips Gallery in Salt Lake City.

Exhibit Notices 1983-1984 1 2 Waldo Midgley, "Birds, Animals, People, Things" 1 3

A notebook containing Midgley's observations and thoughts.

Alice Merrill Horne, Devotees and Their Shrines 1914 1 4

Contains an inscription from Horne to Midgley.

Robert S. Olpin, Waldo Midgley 1984 1 5

Contains an inscription from Olpin to Midgley.

Waldo Midgley, "Of Art and Life," Scrapbook ca. 1860s-ca. 1970s 2

This scrapbook holds original artwork, photographs, and writings by Midgley.

Correspondence 1991-1999 3 1

Mostly from "Judy" to "Nell."

Artwork 3 2 Day Book 1970s-1980 3 3 Medical Bills 1986 3 4 Notes 3 5 2: Framed Artwork 1929-1972 Untitled Waldo Midgley. Undated. Oil on paper: two blue and yellow parrots. Dimensions: 18 3/4" H x 15 1/2" W x 1/2" D 4