John W. Summerhays papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0845
Scope and Contents
The John W. Summerhays Papers consists mainly of records and publications from Summerhays' time in the U.S. Army. There are a number of manuals and regulations related to the Selective Service, which Summerhays helped to coordinate. Summerhays was stationed in Europe during World War I and collected a sizable number of European postcards, both used and blank, which are included in the collection. Also included are a small number of clippings and other items commemorating Summerhays' opera singing career.
Dates
- 1913-1960s
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.
Biographical Note
John W. Summerhays (1890-1980) was a United States Army Lt. Colonel who lived in Utah for much of his life. He served in World War I, and also in World War II as a coordinator for the Selective Service in Utah, and in occupied Japan during 1947-1948. He received a bachelor degree in military science from the University of Utah in 1956. Summerhays performed as a tenor with various amateur and professional opera groups throughout his life, and taught music at Granite High School for 17 years. Summerhays married Jane Carter (1902-1992), and was father to their 7 children.
Extent
2 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The John W. Summerhays (1890-1980) papers consist mainly of military records and publications related to the United States Army and the Selective Service. The collection also contains a limited amount of materials concerning Summerhays' civilian life. Also included is a sizeable European postcard collection from the 1910s.
Arrangement
By subject.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Mrs. John W. Summerhays in 1985.
Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0275).
Processing Information
Processed by Michael Bills in 2015.
Creator
- Title
- Inventory of the John W. Summerhays papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Michael Bills and Betsey Welland.
- Date
- 2015 (Last modified: 2016 and 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
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