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Theron David Read papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2518

Scope and Contents

The Theron David Read papers contain notebooks, awards, drawings, correspondence, and memorabilia related to various organizations.

Dates

  • 1941-2009

Creator

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.

Bigraphical Note

Theron David Read (1964-2009) was born in Burbank, California. He attended Cyprus High School in Magna, Utah. He attended Salt Lake Community College from 1994-1996. He was involved in theater and acting, the Salt Lake City punk movement, and The Industrial Workers of the World. He devoted much of his time to writing short stories, narratives, and plays, none of which were formally published.

Extent

10 Linear Feet (14 boxes and 1 oversize folder)

Abstract

The Theron David Read papers (1941-2009) contain personal writings, correspondence, and memorabilia related to organizations with which Read was involved. Read was an influential part of the punk movement in Salt Lake City as well as being heavily involved in the Industrial Workers of the World Union.

Arrangement

Arranged by type of document.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by the Theron David Read family in 2010.

Separated Materials

Audio-visual materials and photographs have been transferred to Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Anna Hansen in 2012.
Title
Inventory of the Theron David Read papers, 1941-2009
Author
Finding aid created by Anna Hansen
Date
© 2012 (last modified: 2020)
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

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