Robert N. and Clara (Peggy) Broomfield Sears papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2169
Scope and Contents
The Robert N. and Peggy Broomfield Sears papers (1880s-1992) consist mainly of scrapbooks documenting the activities of this couple, including Robert Sears's career with Phillips Petroleum Company. The scrapbooks in the collection contain correspondence, pamphlets, brochures, photographs, drawings, new articles, writings, ephemera, and various other materials. Where possible, photographs were separated from the collection and transferred to the Multimedia Division. Photocopies were placed in their stead. All of the items in the scrapbooks have remained in their original order and retain the original titles given by Robert Sears. All drawings by Jack Sears were separated out and added to the Jack Sears papers (Accn 1245). Many of the scrapbooks also reflect Sears's long-time involvement in the Boy Scouts of America.
Dates
- 1880s-1992
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
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 Note
Robert Needham Sears (1915-1995) was born to the well-known illustrator, John S. "Jack" Sears and Florence Scholes in New York City. The family moved to Salt Lake City where Robert spent his childhood years. He received his B.A. from the University of Utah in 1936 and his M.B.A. from Harvard in 1938. He served many years in the Phillips Petroleum Co. before becoming vice president of the New York office in 1962. He was elected a director in 1970 and served the company until his retirement in 1979. Robert Sears married Clara (Peggy) Lorraine Broomfield on 1 December 1941.
Extent
5 Linear Feet
Abstract
The Robert N. and Peggy Broomfield Sears papers (1880s-1992) consist mainly of scrapbooks documenting the activities of this couple, including Robert Sears's career with Phillips Petroleum Company.
Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P1197).
All drawings by Jack Sears were separated out and added to the Jack Sears papers (ACCN 1245).
All drawings by Jack Sears were separated out and added to the Jack Sears papers (ACCN 1245).
Processing Information
Processed by Lisa DeMille in 2005.
- Title
- Inventory of the Robert N. and Clara (Peggy) Broomfield Sears papers, 1880s-1992
- Author
- Finding aid created by Lisa DeMille
- Date
- © 2005 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.
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