UUM_P0698.xml Guide to the G. Homer Durham photograph collection Durham (G. Homer) photograph collection Finding aid created by Sara Davis. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

2015
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-15. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections G. Homer Durham photograph collection Durham, G. Homer (George Homer), 1911-1985 P0698 2 boxes 1930-1980 The G. Homer Durham photos contain materials resulting from Durham's (1911-1985) family relationships, his public duties in education, and his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). English .

G. Homer Durham was born on 4 February 1911 in Parowan, Utah, but was raised in Salt Lake City. At the University of Utah, Durham received his B.A. in history and political science in 1932 and later served as vice president, director of the Institute of Government, and chairman of the Department of Political Science from the 1940s to 1960. In 1960, he became the president of Arizona State University (ASU). He served in this capacity until 1969 when he was offered the position of commissioner for Utah's higher education system. Durham served as Utah Commissioner of Higher Education from 1969 to 1975. As commissioner, he was involved with examining degree program proposals for colleges and universities; served in and with various committees and organizations, such as the Newcomen Society and Rotary Club; researched the effects of drugs and alcohol in Utah schools; took part in court cases involving the Utah System of Higher Education; and correlated with the state legislature on issues concerning Utah schools, among other duties. In the late 1970s, Durham was called to be a member of the LDS Church's Quorum of the Seventies and director of the LDS Church Historical Department. G. Homer Durham died in 1985.

The G. Homer Durham photos contain materials resulting from Durham's (1911-1985) family relationships, his public duties in education, and his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS).

Arranged by subject and folder.

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.

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.

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

Gift of George Homer Durham II in 1996.

Processed by Photo Archives staff.

See also the G. Homer Durham papers (ACCN 0847) located in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

 University of Utah--History Arizona State University--History--Sources Utah. Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education Durham family Education, Higher--United States Latter Day Saint churches--Photographs Latter Day Saint churches--Philosophy Colleges and Universities Photographs Passport Photos 1 1 Colleagues and Students 1 2 Awards and Special Events 1 3 Celebrations and Events 1 4 Arizona State University, Contains photos of Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior 1 5 Portraits and Military Ceremonies 1 6 Portraits of G. Homer Durham and wife 1 7 Portraits of Youth, Contains drawing of Joseph Smith, Junior once owned by Susa Young Gates 1 8 Bridal Photos of Christine Louise Meaders 1 9 Professional and Academic Events 1 10 Community and Educational Events 1 11 Parties, Events and Colleagues 1 12 Funerals, Graduations and other events 1 13 Civic Events, Contains photos of President Lyndon B. Johnson 1 14 Center for Research - 1967; Alvin Gittins Portraits 1 15 Photos Use during 1960-1968, Contains photos of Dr. Martin Luther King, JR. 1 16 Family Pictures 2 1 Photographs - 1949 2 2 Portraits 2 3 Friends 2 4 Graduation, Hawaii and others 2 5 Family and Friends 2 6 George Homer Durham II 2 7 Family and Friends 2 8 Interactions with Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church Leaders and other Events, Contains photo of Mark Hofmann with Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church Leaders in 1980 2 9