Henry L. A. Culmer papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0157

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Henry L. A. Culmer papers (1901-1973) consist of the personal and professional papers of H. L. A. Culmer (1854-1914). Included are biographies, diaries, articles, correspondence, theater programs, and music compositions.

Dates

1901-1973

Creator

Culmer, Henry L. A. (Henry Lavender Adolphus), 1854-1914 (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

Henry Lavender Adolfus Culmer was born in Davington, Kent, England, on 25 March 1854 to Frederick and Mary Kennett Culmer. His family joined the LDS Church and moved to America in 1867. They settled in Utah where H. L. A. Culmer began employment in the printing and book binding business. He married Susan Annette Wells in 1878 and began his painting career in the 1880s due to his association with George Ottinger and Alfred Lambourne. Culmer became famous for his scenic paintings of Utah and the intermountain states. He died in 1914.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Henry L. A. Culmer papers (1901-1973) consist of the personal and professional papers of H. L. A. Culmer (1854-1914), a well-known Utah artist remembered for his portrayals of Utah and the intermountain states. Included are biographies, diaries, articles, correspondence, theater programs, and music compositions.