David McKenzie papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0116
Scope and Contents
The David McKenzie papers (1860-1962) include early programs, playbills, tickets, scripts, librettos, and other materials related to the Salt Lake Theater, as well as some personal papers of David McKenzie (1833-1912), manager of the theater. Among the personal papers are correspondence, genealogical materials, writings, and his journal. Some items regarding Maud Adams, a well-known actress, are also present in the collection.
Dates
- 1860-1962
Creator
- McKenzie, David, 1833-1912 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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.
Conditions Governing 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.
Biographical Sketch
David McKenzie was born on 27 December 1833 in Edinburgh, Scotland, to David McKenzie and Elizabeth White. He joined the LDS Church in 1853 and emigrated to Utah in 1854. He was an engraver, painter, publisher of the Millenial Star, military man, and manager of the Salt Lake Theater. He married Mary Ann Crowther in 1859. He served in many church capacities and died in 1912.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The David McKenzie papers (1860-1962) include early programs, playbills, tickets, scripts, librettos, and other materials related to the Salt Lake Theater, as well as some personal papers of David McKenzie (1833-1912), manager of the theater.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The June 15, 1867 of the Evening Curtain was purchased from Ken Sanders Rare Books in 2016.
Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0116).
Processing Information
Processed by Richard C. Hansen in 1977.
Addendum processed by Betsey Welland in 2019.
Addendum processed by Betsey Welland in 2019.
- Adams, Maude, 1872-1953
- Albums (Books)
- Biographies
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Columbia Theatre (Boise, Idaho) -- Records and correspondence
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Ephemera
- Latter Day Saints -- Emigration and immigration -- Sources
- Lindsay, John Shanks, 1840-1906 -- Scrapbooks
- McKenzie, Mary Ann Crowther, d. 1910
- Newspapers
- Performing Arts
- Relief Society (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) -- Records and correspondence
- Salt Lake Theatre -- Records and correspondence
- Salt Lake Theatre Corporation -- Records and correspondence
- Scrapbooks
- Sonna Opera House (Boise, Idaho) -- Records and correspondence
- Theater programs
- Theaters -- Idaho -- Boise -- Records and correspondence
- Theaters -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Records and correspondence
Creator
- McKenzie, David, 1833-1912 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the David McKenzie papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by Richard C. Hansen.
- Date
- 1977 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu