Blanche Kendall McKey photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0360
Scope and Contents
The collection is comprised of late nineteenth and twentieth century century photographs of Blanche Kendall McKey's acting parts as well as her husband, William Richard McKey, and her friends.
The majority of photographs show the actress in numerous costumes from plays she performed in Salt Lake City, New York and Chicago. A good multi-page biography, written by he daughter Eily Pierson, is in her manuscripts (Accession number 1184, Box 1 Folder 6) and relates the plays, parts and dates McKey played. Many of the photographs are platinum, most of them are framed and the collection as a whole is in excellent condition.
There are also some pictures that document the Barnacle Theater where McKey began her acting career. The oversize box, shared with P0359, has three photographs.
Folders 14-17 are digital components that were sent to the library as scans, we do not have the originals.
The majority of photographs show the actress in numerous costumes from plays she performed in Salt Lake City, New York and Chicago. A good multi-page biography, written by he daughter Eily Pierson, is in her manuscripts (Accession number 1184, Box 1 Folder 6) and relates the plays, parts and dates McKey played. Many of the photographs are platinum, most of them are framed and the collection as a whole is in excellent condition.
There are also some pictures that document the Barnacle Theater where McKey began her acting career. The oversize box, shared with P0359, has three photographs.
Folders 14-17 are digital components that were sent to the library as scans, we do not have the originals.
Dates
- 1865-1915
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
2.08 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Blanche Kendall McKey photograph collection contains portraits of Blanche McKey, relatives, and friends. The collection also contains photographs of McKey performing in numerous roles in Salt Lake City, New York, and Chicago.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged by topic.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Eily McKey Pierson in 1990.
Separated Materials
Manuscript materials were transferred to the Blanche Kendall McKey papers (MS 0626)
Processing Information
Processed by Drew Ross in 1991.
- Actors -- United States -- Photographs
- Adams, Maude, 1872-1953 -- Photographs
- Hayne, Julia Dean -- Photographs
- Images
- McKey, Blanche Kendall, 1879-1973 -- Photographs
- McKey, William Richard -- Photographs
- Performing Arts
- Photographic prints
- Portrait photographs
- Title
- Guide to the Blanche Kendall McKey photograph collection
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Drew Ross.
- Date
- 1991
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
- 2020: Revised by Sara Davis.
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