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Chris Jensen artwork

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0410

Scope and Contents

The Chris Jensen artwork (1960s) consists of watercolors, ink and crayon drawings, and photocopies of Jensen's art from various publications. Hans Christian Jensen (1902-1995) was a cartoonist for the Salt Lake Tribune starting in 1948. He served as chief artist for the paper during the 1960s and was well-known for his "Sheepherder Sam" comic strip that ran for more than two decades. Jensen also provided illustrations for other publications, including the Christian Science Monitor and the Ford Motor Co. magazine.

Dates

  • 1960s

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.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (1 oversize box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Chris Jensen artwork (1960s) consists of watercolors, ink and crayon drawings, and photocopies of Jensen's art from various publications. Hans Christian Jensen (1902-1995) was a cartoonist for the Salt Lake Tribune starting in 1948. He served as chief artist for the paper during the 1960s and was well-known for his "Sheepherder Sam" comic strip that ran for more than two decades. Jensen also provided illustrations for other publications, including the Christian Science Monitor and the Ford Motor Co. magazine.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Chris Jensen in 1973 and 1977.

Processing Information

Processed by Lisa DeMille in 2005.
Title
Inventory of the Chris Jensen artwork
Author
Finding aid created by Lisa DeMille.
Date
2005 (last modified: 2018)
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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