Theron David Read papers, 1941-2009
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Read, Theron David, 1964-2009
- Title
- Theron David Read papers
- Dates
- 1941-2009 (inclusive)19412009
- Quantity
- 10 linear feet, (14 boxes and 1 oversize folder)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2518
- Summary
- The Theron David Read papers (1941-2009) contain personal writings, correspondence, and memorabilia related to organizations with which Read was involved. Read was an influential part of the punk movement in Salt Lake City as well as being heavily involved in the Industrial Workers of the World Union.
- 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
Historical Note
Theron David Read (1964-2009) was born in Burbank, California. He attended Cyprus High School in Magna, Utah. He attended Salt Lake Community College from 1994-1996. He was involved in theater and acting, the Salt Lake City punk movement, and The Industrial Workers of the World. He devoted much of his time to writing short stories, narratives, and plays, none of which were formally published.
Content Description
The Theron David Read papers contain notebooks, awards, drawings, correspondence, and memorabilia related to various organizations.
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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Personal Writings and Notebooks
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Description: Personal WritingsDates: 1999-2008Container: Box 1, Folder 1-2
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Description: Untitled Play Script
This folder contains the manuscript of an untitled, unpublished play written by Read. The play revolves around two main characters, Keller and Stephen, and their interactions with women in a bar called Bar Int.
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 3 -
Description: Notebooks
These folders contain notebooks filled by Read with poems, journal entries, short stories, and ideas.
Dates: 1991-2000Container: Box 1, Folder 4-7 -
Description: Notebooks
Box 3 contains small notebooks. Boxes 4-8 contain undated notebooks. These notebooks consist of journal writing and/or drafts written by Read.
Dates: 2001-2009Container: Box 2-8
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Correspondence
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Description: Personal Notes and LettersDates: 1991-2007Container: Box 9, Folder 1
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Description: PostcardsDates: 1991-2000Container: Box 9, Folder 2
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Description: Greeting and Birthday CardsDates: 1994-1999Container: Box 9, Folder 3
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Description: Professional CorrespondenceDates: 1988-2004Container: Box 9, Folder 4
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Description: Business Cards and Contact InformationDates: undatedContainer: Box 9, Folder 5
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Personal Materials
This series contains family history materials, yearbooks, and collected personal items.
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Description: Drawings and SketchesDates: undatedContainer: Box 10, Folder 1
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Description: Family History BookDates: 2000Container: Box 10, Folder 2
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Description: Irish Heritage MaterialsDates: 1992Container: Box 10, Folder 3
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Description: Certificates and AwardsDates: 1973-1992Container: Box 10, Folder 4
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Description: Acting MaterialsDates: 1991-1995Container: Box 10, Folder 5
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Description: Cyprus High School YearbooksDates: 1976-1978Container: Box 10, Folder 6-8
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Description: Cyprus High School compiled student worksDates: 1988Container: Box 10, Folder 9
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Description: Collected Baseball Materials and MemorabiliaDates: 1946-2007Container: Box 10, Folder 10
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General Research Materials
This series contains various published works and zines.
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Description: Allred, "The Golden Plates" Volume IDates: 2004Container: Box 11, Folder 1
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Description: Ari Anonymous, "Smashing Stars" Volume IDates: undatedContainer: Box 11, Folder 2
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Description: J.T. Botelho, "Writings of a Depressed Soul"Dates: 1997Container: Box 11, Folder 3
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Description: Channon Press BooksDates: 1995-1996Container: Box 11, Folder 4
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Description: The Covey Apartments, Salt Lake City Telephone DirectoryDates: 1941Container: Box 11, Folder 5
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Description: "Learn to Draw with Jon Gnagy"Dates: undatedContainer: Box 11, Folder 6
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Description: Ruth Tobey HampsonDates: 2000Container: Box 11, Folder 7
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Description: Lee and Pinney, "Youth--And a Western Star!"Dates: 1947Container: Box 11, Folder 8
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Description: "Fangoria" Magazine Number 87Dates: 1989Container: Box 11, Folder 9
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Description: SLUG Magazine, Issue Number 53Dates: 1993Container: Box 11, Folder 10
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Description: "Prevue" Sundance IssueDates: 1995-1996Container: Box 11, Folder 11
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Description: "The Utah Peace Officer"Dates: 1992Container: Box 11, Folder 12
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Description: Small ZinesDates: undatedContainer: Box 11, Folder 13
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General Research Materials
This series contains course materials, small published works, pamphlets, and fliers from organizations that Read was involved with.
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Description: Salt Lake Community College, Barbering Course MaterialsDates: 1995Container: Box 12, Folder 1
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Description: Industrial Workers of the World MaterialsDates: 1994-1996Container: Box 12, Folder 2
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Description: Industrial Workers of the World BulletinDates: 1996Container: Box 12, Folder 3
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Description: "Industrial Worker"Dates: 1996Container: Box 12, Folder 4
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Description: World Wildlife Fund MaterialsDates: 1994Container: Box 12, Folder 5
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Description: Public Interest Communications MaterialsDates: 1991-2002Container: Box 12, Folder 6
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Description: AIDS Research MaterialsDates: 1986-1994Container: Box 12, Folder 7
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Description: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) MaterialsDates: 1947Container: Box 12, Folder 8
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Description: "1964 Pages of Times: A Nostalgia News Report"Dates: 1964Container: Box 12, Folder 9
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Description: Flyers and PamphletsDates: 1990-2003Container: Box 12, Folder 10
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Description: Pirate GlossaryDates: 2004Container: Box 12, Folder 11
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Description: Ticket Stubs and CouponsDates: 1986-2007Container: Box 12, Folder 12
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Description: News ClippingsDates: 1992-2007Container: Box 12, Folder 13
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Description: News ClippingsDates: 1947Container: Box 12, Folder 14
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Oversize Materials
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Description: Memorabilia and Plaques
This box contains two plaques and a shirt.
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 13 -
Description: Memorabilia
This box contains small collected items, matchbooks, cigarettes, stickers, and patches.
Dates: 1980Container: Box 14 -
Description: PostersDates: 2006-2008Container: Map case folder 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Punk culture--Utah--Salt Lake City
Personal Names
- Read, Theron David, 1964-2009--Archives
Corporate Names
- Industrial Workers of the World
Form or Genre Terms
- Awards
- Correspondence
- Drawings
- Memorabilia
- Notebooks
