Allen Quentin Howard papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2329

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Allen Quentin Howard papers (1990, 1994) consist of a biography of Allen Quentin Howard (1908-1994) and three memorials presented at his funeral.

Dates

1990-1994

Creator

Howard, Quentin, 1908-1994 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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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

Allen Quentin Howard (1908-1994) was born to Eva Richardson and Wilson Allen Howard. He was a musician, businessman, woodworker, photographer, and geologist. He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in geology and later finished three years of correspondence courses in law. He worked as a claims manager for General Motors during the 1930s, managing areas in four western states. Howard's love of photography led to several one-man shows and a book, Perspective in Photography. He served as a president of Salt Lake City's Camera Club, as well as president of the Art Barn Board and the Civic Music Association.