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J.D. Williams photograph collection, 1869-1991

Overview of the Collection

Title
J.D. Williams photograph collection
Dates
1869-1991 (inclusive)
Quantity
278 images
Collection Number
P0135
Summary
The J.D. Williams photograph collection contains photographs of Salt Lake City in the 19th century, including photographs of buildings and places of historic significance. Also included are photographs of a rare 19th century wax doll, portraits of several members of the Brigham Young family, and a portrait of J.D. Williams.
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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Content Description

The main focus of this collection is images of 1800s Salt Lake City. Many buildings and places of historical significance are in the collection. Also included is a rare 19th century wax doll, portraits of members of the extensive Brigham Young family, and a portrait of Williams himself.

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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 J.D. Williams, 1980.

Processing Note

Processed by Dale Larsen in 1993.

Separated Materials

Manuscript materials were transferred to the J.D. Williams papers (MS 0245).

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Lucy-Ann, Historic Doll

    • 1-3: Lucy-Ann, a rare wax doll made in the 19th century

    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Salt Lake City Landmarks - mid 1800s

    • 1: Four views of Salt Lake in 1870, one of which is a group of Native Americans in front of the ZCMI store
    • 2-25: Views of Salt Lake in the 19th century ranging from businesses, Eagle Gate, tithing office, theatre, and notable houses. These are not actual photographs but images that were mass produced on paper for tourist consumption

    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Salt Lake Telegraph Office

    • 1: "The first telegraph office in Salt Lake, located on South Temple Street where the administration building now stands."

    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: Portraits of People - 1869-1870, 1925

    • 1: Some daughters of Brigham Young, circa 1867
    • 2: Orson F. Whitney, July 1st, 1925
    • 3: Relatives of Brigham Young, taken in New York, circa 1869

    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Professor J.D. Williams - 1991

    • 1: J.D. Williams next to the painting of himself by Alvin Gittens, 1991

    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Professors

    • 1-23: Professors and Judges published in a book. Most of the images have negatives

    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: Wedding

    • 1: Wedding picture of Osnat and Ronni

    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: J.D. Williams and Bea Williams
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: Williams-Adams Family Pictures
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: School Portraits - 1996
    Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  • Description: Carter Drury - August, 2004
    Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  • Description: Tyson Adams - June, 2005
    Container: Box 1, Folder 12
  • Description: Miscellaneous Family Photos - Color
    Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  • Description: Miscellaneous Family Photos - Black and White
    Container: Box , Folder 14
  • Description: Family Photos on Wall
    Container: Box 1, Folder 15
  • Description: Mt. Olympus
    Container: Box 1, Folder 16
  • Description: Erin and Emily - Christmas 1993
    Container: Box 1, Folder 17
  • Description: Kimberley Jean and Scot L. Allen Wedding Invitation
    Container: Box 1, Folder 18
  • Description: Portraits of J.D. Williams
    Container: Box 1, Folder 19
  • Description: J.D. Williams and Martin Luther King, Jr. - January 31, 1961
    Container: Box 1, Folder 20
  • Description: Homecoming G.I. - Norman Rockwell
    Container: Box 1, Folder 21
  • Description: National Advising Council - October 26, 1991
    Container: Box 1, Folder 22
  • Description: Vice President Al Gore - June 11, 1994
    Container: Box 1, Folder 23
  • Description: J.D. and Bea Williams - 1999
    Container: Box 1, Folder 24
  • Description: Roy Williams
    Container: Box 1, Folder 25
  • Description: J.D. Williams, Robert Humphrey, and Robert Hinckley
    Container: Box 1, Folder 26
  • Description: J.D. Williams
    Container: Box 1, Folder 27
  • Description: Group Photograph
    Container: Box 1, Folder 28
  • Description: LDS Temples
    Container: Box 1, Folder 29

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Subject Terms

  • Wax dolls--Utah--Photographs

Personal Names

  • Williams, J. D.(John Daniel)--Photographs

Family Names

  • Young family--Photographs

Geographical Names

  • Salt Lake City (Utah)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Photographs
  • Salt Lake City (Utah)--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

  • Exterior views
  • Photographic prints--1869-1991
  • Portrait photographs--1869-1991

Finding aid prepared by Dale Larsen.
1993

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