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John Lyman Ballif papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1431

Scope and Contents

The John Lyman Ballif papers (1862-1998) reflect the life of John Ballif (1888-1954) and his family. While the emphasis is on the University of Utah, the collection also includes family correspondence, a genealogy, and three diaries. There are also scrapbooks, press clippings, and memorabilia from Switzerland.

Dates

  • 1862-1998

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

See collection contents for biographical information.

Extent

3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The John Lyman Ballif papers (1862-1998) reflect the life of John Ballif (1888-1954) and his family. While the emphasis is on the University of Utah, the collection also includes family correspondence, a genealogy, and three diaries. There are also scrapbooks, press clippings, and memorabilia from Switzerland.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Marsha Ballif Midgely in 1999.

Separated Materials

Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0842).

Processing Information

Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2000.
Title
Inventory of the John Lyman Ballif papers
Author
Finding aid created by Elizabeth Rogers.
Date
2000 (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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