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Floyd A. and Shauna O'Neil poster collection, 1895-2016

Overview of the Collection

Col
O'Neil, Floyd A. (Floyd Alexander), 1927-2018
Title
Floyd A. and Shauna O'Neil poster collection
Dates
1895-2016 (inclusive)
Quantity
45 linear feet, (approximately 1,455 posters)
Collection Number
ACCN 2907
Summary
The Floyd A. and Shauna O'Neil poster collection (1895-2016) consists of approximately 1,455 posters collected by the O'Neils.
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

Floyd O'Neil was born on 14 July 1927, and spent his childhood in the Uintah Basin. He attended Carbon College before moving on to the University of Utah, where he was awarded a B.S. in History in 1957 and a Ph.D in History in 1973. He served as director of the American West Center from 1986 to 1996, and is currently Director Emeritus of that organization.

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Content Description

The Floyd A. and Shauna O'Neil poster collection (1895-2016) consists of approximately 1,455 posters collected by the O'Neils. The posters range from arts and culture to tourism in the United States and around the world. Approximately 25 the posters are signed by the artist. The oldest poster found in the collection is the Along the Line - K&S Railroad in 1895 and the most recent poster is from the University of Utah ArtsForce Career Services Workshops in 2016.

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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

Arrangement

Arranged in the 22 series: 1: Art, Photography, and Inspirational; 2: Book-Related; 3: Dance and Music; 4: Film; 5: Academic Events; 6: Indigenous Events; 7: University of Utah Events; 8: Miscellaneous Events; 9: Maps and Educational; 10: Foreign Museums; 11: General Museum Advertisement; 12: Artist-Focused Exhibits - Western, Native American, Indigenous; 13: Artist-Focused Exhibits - Miscellaneous; 14: Subject-Focused Exhibits - Western, Native American, Indigenous; 15: Subject-Focused Exhibits - Miscellaneous; 16: Political, Government-Related, and Social Issues; 17: European Tourism; 18: Non-European Foreign Tourism; 19: U.S. Public Lands Tourism Posters; 20: United States/Cities Tourism; 21: University of Utah Sports; and 22: Miscellaneous.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Floyd A. O'Neil in 2015.

Processing Note

Processed by Bri Clegg in 2025.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Form or Genre Terms

  • Posters

Finding aid written by Bri Clegg and Gina C Giang.
2025

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