John W. Smith photograph collection, 1955
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Photographer
- New York Life Insurance Company
- Title
- John W. Smith photograph collection
- Dates
- 1955 (inclusive)19551955
- Quantity
- 2 items, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- P2311
- Summary
- Joseph V. Smith (1867-1957) was a Utah life insurance salesman who was an original member of the Salt Lake Association of Life Underwiters. In 1905, he began working for the New York Life Insurance Company (Nylic). This collection contains 2 blackc-and-white photographs depicting Smith at a Nylic event honoring his career.
- 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
Biographical Note
The images in the John W. Smith photograph collection relate to Joseph V. Smith. Joseph Vernon Smith was born in Utah on March 8, 1867. On June 10, 1891, Smith married Agnes Harriet Timms; together, they had at least one daughter. Prior to his career in the insurance industry, Smith worked at Union Pacific and Salt Lake Brewing Company. He was one of the original members of the Salt Lake Association of Life Underwriters. His career at New York Life Insurance Company started in February 1905. He worked there for at least 50 years. Joseph V. Smith died on July 30, 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Content Description
The John W. Smith photograph collection consists of two black-and-white photographs related to Joseph V. Smith. The images depict Joseph V. Smith being honored by Nylic (New York Life Insurance Company) and with a group of four men, circa 1955. These two images were separated from the John W. Smith papers (ACCN 3240), which has material about both John W. and Joseph V. Smith; however, these images relate only to Joseph V. Smith.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the John W. Smith photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: John W. Smith photograph collection, P2311, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations: P2311.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Acquisition Information
Donated by Shaun Smith in 2019.
Processing Note
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Separated Materials
See also the John W. Smith papers (ACCN 3240) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Nylic Utah open house, 1955Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Group photo, 1955Container: Box 1, Folder 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Life insurance agents--Photographs
Personal Names
- Smith, Joseph V., 1867-1957
Corporate Names
- New York Life Insurance Company
Form or Genre Terms
- black-and-white prints (photographs)
