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Harold P. Fabian papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0136

Scope and Contents

The Harold P. Fabian papers (1914-1976) consist of materials relating to Fabian's service as chairman of the Utah Parks and Recreation Commission and his activities as a conservationist. Most of the information is in the form of correspondence, meeting materials, financial reports, budget requests, manuals, state park acquisition information, legislative bills, and other papers. Information about state organizations and special interest groups such as the Department of Natural Resources, Committee for Outdoor Recreation Resources, the Urban Land Institute, and others, is also present. Diaries and other personal materials of Fabian and his wife, Josephine, are also in the collection.

Dates

  • 1914-1976

Creator

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

Harold P. Fabian was born on 1 April 1885. He graduated from both Yale and Harvard universities in 1907 and 1910, respectively. He served as a major in the Infantry during World War I, was a member of various law partnerships, and served on many Utah education boards and committees. He married Josephine Cunningham in 1938. He was the chairman of the National Parks Advisory Board from 1963 to 1972. Harold P. Fabian died in 1975.

Extent

11 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Harold P. Fabian papers (1914-1976) consist of materials relating to Fabian's service as chairman of the Utah Parks and Recreation Commission and his activities as a conservationist. Included are correspondence, meeting minutes, financial reports, budgets, and legislative bills related to the planning, development, and operation of Utah state parks and recreation areas. Also included are materials related to the activities of various public and private agencies concerned with parks and recreation, as well as some personal materials.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Boxes 1-16 were donated in 1977 (circa 8 linear feet).

Boxes 17-22 were donated in 1982 (circa 3 linear feet).

Separated Materials

Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0136).

Processing Information

Processed by Susan M. Neel, Marlene Lewis, and Bruce Black in 1983.
Title
Inventory of the Harold P. Fabian papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Susan M. Neel, Marlene Lewis, and Bruce Black.
Date
1983 (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

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