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Dorothy Mortensen photograph collection, 1970-2009
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Mortensen, Dorothy Z., 1916-2014
- Title
- Dorothy Mortensen photograph collection
- Dates
- 1970-2009 (inclusive)19702009
- Quantity
- 89 items, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- P2187
- Summary
- Dorothy Mortensen (1916-2014) was Managing Editor of Publication for the Utah State Historical Society. From 1970 to 1976, she worked in the correspondence section of the White House Staff, during which time she served as writer and editor for the President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The Dorothy Mortensen photograph collection contains 89 slides and prints depicting Mortensen's family, acquaintances, and career dating from 1970 to 2009.
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
Dorothy Zackrison Mortensen (1916-2014) was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 30, 1916 to Afton Randall and John Waldemar Zackrison. In 1933, she graduated from Granite High School. In 1936, she married Melvin L. Summerhays (1913-1999); they were later divorced. In 1963, she married Arlington Russell Mortensen (1911-1995). Dorothy Mortensen had four children and six stepchildren. An avid reader and scholar, Mortensen pursued college education through night classes for many years while raising her children and maintaining a day job. In 1968, at the age of 51, Mortensen graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor degree in History. Mortensen was the Managing Editor of Publications at the Utah State Historical Society. From 1970 to 1976, she worked in the correspondence section of the White House staff. During this time, she served as writer and editor for the President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
Dorothy Z. Mortensen died on December 29, 2014.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Dorothy Mortensen photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 89 black-and-white and color photographs and color slides depicting Mortsen's family and acquaintances. The images also document Mortensen's work for the Utah State Historical Society and for the Nixon Administration, including her service on the President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The collection dates from approximately 1970 to 2009.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Dorothy Mortensen photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Dorothy Mortensen photograph collection, P2187, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations: P2187.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Acquisition Information
Donated by Carol Jean Summerhays in 2017.
Processing Note
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Separated Materials
See also the Dorothy Mortensen papers (Accn3066) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Russ and Family | 1970-1981 |
| 1 | 2 | Utah State Historical Society, 3rd Floor Capitol Building, Everett Cooley, Margery Ward, John James | |
| 1 | 3 | President Richard Nixon, Vice President Spiro Agnew, Nixon Family, White House | |
| 1 | 4 | Dr. Mortensen's Retirement Party, Department of Interior | |
| 1 | 5 | Sacramento California area, Sam Brannon | |
| 1 | 6 | Escondido Party, Historical Society Farewell Party | 1996 |
| 1 | 7 | Kim and Josh Wedding | September 12, 2009 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Mortensen, A. Russell (Arlington Russell)
- Mortensen, Dorothy Z., 1916-2014
Corporate Names
- Utah State Historical Society
Geographical Names
- Sacramento (Calif.)
- Salt Lake City (Utah)
Form or Genre Terms
- black-and-white prints (photographs)
- color prints (photographs)
