George J. Janecek photograph collection, 1942-1953
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Janecek, George R. (George Rudolf), 1946-
- Title
- George J. Janecek photograph collection
- Dates
- 1942-1953 (inclusive)19421953
- Quantity
- 1.8 linear feet, (2 archives) : 113 items
- Collection Number
- P1216
- Summary
- George J. Janecek was the director of the Office of Public Information External Relations Division for the United Nations (UN) in 1960. This collection contains an album titled "Allied War Exhibition 1942" and a portrait inscribed to Janacek.
- 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
George J. Janecek was the director of the Office of Public Information External Relations Division for the United Nations (UN) in 1960. The UN was established in 1945 by fifty-one countries committed to preserve peace through international cooperation and collective security. It had its origins in the World War II 1942 "Declaration of the United Nations," a statement of allegiance between allied countries pledging to defeat Germany and the Axis.
Content Description
The George J. Janecek photograph collection consists of 2 oversize boxes containing 113 black-and-white photographs. Box 1 contains a photograph album called "Allied War Exhibition 1942". The title on the title page was changed in pencil to "The United Nations War Exhibition, February 1942." The photograph album was rebound by George R. Janecek prior to donation. Box 2 contains a portrait with the inscription: "To George J. Janecek with my thanks for devoted service to the United Nations from its earlist days New York December 14, 1953 Yours, T [signature illegible]"
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 George J. Janecek photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Acquisition Information
Donated by George J. Janecek in 2000, addendum by George R. Janecek in 2013.
Processing Note
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Separated Materials
See also the George J. Janecek papers (ACCN 1807) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Allied War Exhibition album, 1942Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Portrait
Portrait signed to George J. Janecek (cannot read signature).
Container: Box 2, Folder 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- United Nations
Form or Genre Terms
- Photograph albums
- black-and-white photographs
