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Sterling M. McMurrin photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0433

Scope and Contents

The Photographs of Dr. Sterling Moss McMurrin show his broad interests such as education, philosophy, government positions, and daily life. The collection includes several military photographs of Dr. McMurrin with Air Force pilots in fighter jets, luncheons with military personnel at Fort Douglas, and pictures aboard the USS Princeton Aircraft Carrier. Also included are pictures of the formal reception at NEA to welcome the new U.S. Commissioner of Education, The American-Japanese Cultural Exchange, and several photographs picturing Dr. Sterling McMurrin with former United States President John F. Kennedy.

Dr. Sterling M. McMurrin is a nationally recognized educator, administrator, and philosopher. He was a Professor of Philosophy and History at the University of Utah in 1948; Academic Vice President, 1960-1961; Provost, 1965-1966; and Dean of Graduate School, University of Utah, 1966-1979. Dr. McMurrin also held many National positions as well, including United States Commissioner of Education, 1961-1962; and Chairman of the Commission on Instructional Technology, 1968-1970. He also was a member of State of Utah Coordinating Council of Higher Education, 1968.

Dates

  • 1940s-1970s

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.

Extent

1 Box

Abstract

The Sterling M. McMurrin photograph collection contains images documenting Sterling M. McMurrin's participation in various public functions such as receptions, luncheons, speeches, and awards ceremonies.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged topically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Sterling M. McMurrin in 1992.

Separated Materials

Audio-visual materials were transferred to the Sterling Moss McMurrin audio-visual collection (A0003).

Manuscript materials were transferred to the Sterling M. McMurrin papers (MS 0032).

Processing Information

Processed by Drew Ross and Michael Rawson in 1992.
Title
Guide to the Sterling M. McMurrin photograph collection 1940s-1970s
Author
Finding aid prepared by Drew Ross and Michael Rawson.
Date
1992
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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