John W. Summerhays photograph collection

John W. Summerhays photograph collection, 1920s-1940s

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Summerhays, John W. (John Willard), 1890-1980
Title: John W. Summerhays photograph collection
Dates: 1920s-1940s (inclusive)
19101949
Quantity: 0.834 linear feet, (2 boxes)
Collection Number: P0275
Summary: The John W. Summerhays photograph collection contains photographs from John Summerhays' career in opera and military.
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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The John W. Summerhays collection consists of two boxes of black and white images. Most of the photographs are in good condition considering their age. The first folder of this collection contains photographs from John Summerhays' career in opera; the second folder contains military images featuring Summerhays.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

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 InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Collection is arranged topically.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Mrs. John W. Summerhays, 1985.

Separated Materials

Manuscript materials were transferred to the John W. Summerhays papers (ACCN 0845).

Processing Note

Processed by Mary Ann Curtis in 2000.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description
Box	Folder
1	1	John Summerhays' career in opera Photograph number 1-5: John W. Summerhays in costume Photograph number 6: Emma Lucy Gates, 1927 Photograph number 7: Mormon Tabernacle organist
1	2	John Summerhays' Military career Photograph number 1: Military group portrait at Jordan Narrows, Camp Williams, 1920s. John W. Summerhays is located on the back row, first or second person on the right. Photograph number 2: Military group portrait. Names are listed on the back of the photograph. Some of the hand writing is not decipherable. October 1945. PPhotograph number 3-4: Group snapshot. Summerhays is located third from the left. Photograph number 5: Military group portrait. Photograph number 6: Sixth Area Selective Service Conference, March 12-26, 1949. Front row Left to Right: Commander Francis E. Walker, Colonel Charles B. Stead, Colonel Francis W. Mason, Lieutenant Colonel C.H. Irwin, Major Gilbert H. Winter, Major William T. Armstrong, Brig. Gen. John E. Walsh, Colonel V. J. O'Kelliher, Captain. P. H. Winston, Captain. O.S. Wagner, Lieutenant Colonel T.R. Clinkscales, Colonel William Hart, Commander James H. Todd. Second row Left to Right: Lieutenant Sol. C. E. Fitch, Lieutenant Colonel J. D. Summerhays, Major W.A. Thomas, Colonel D.L. Hood, Commander E.P. Noonan, Colonel Hal P. Skemp, Colonel H.P. Witten, Captain. L. L. Jackson, 1st Lieutenant R. W. Adamczuk, Commander F.L. Morris, Lieutenant Colonel Clark Young, Lieutenant Colonel F.J. Brennan. Third row Left to Right: Major W.H. Rapson, Major W.L. Shaw, Commander J.R. Bullock, Captain. G.W. Russell, 1st Lieutenant L.B. Murray, Lieutenant Sol. P.S. Boyd, Captain. H. R. Wallis, Lieutenant Colonel W.S. Perry, Lieutenant Robert Boyes, Captain. D. G. Redpath, Major F. W. Spearman, Lieutenant Colonel E.G. Funke, Captain. H.O. Lanham, 1st Lieutenant A.J. Ahakeulo.
1	3	John Summerhays on vacation Photograph number 1: Tropical vacation.
oversize-box
2	1	John Summerhays in groups Photograph number 1: Military group Photograph number 2: Oratorio Society in Mormon Tabernacle Photograph number 3: Oratorio Society group: L to R: B. Cecil Gates, Alvin Beesely, Emma Lucy Gates, ? Peterson, John Summerhayes, and ? Young Photograph number 4: Group portrait: Beesley Music Company, December 28, 1925. Top L to R: Wallace Bennett, Tony Lund, John Summerhays, B. Cecil Gates. Bottom: L to R: ? Peterson, Emma Lucy Gates, John J. McClellan

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