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John A. Dixon photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0441

Scope and Contents

The photographs in this collection document the family lineage and other related events in the life of Dr. John Dixon. The photographs show little of Dr. Dixon's childhood but rather document his early life in the education system and later his involvement as the Dean of the University of Utah Medical School. The images are consistent through the span of several decades and are quite comprehensive. The black and white and color images are the originals and are in excellent condition.

Dates

  • 1899-1985

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 / Historical

Professor Dixon served as director and principal investigator at the university's Laser Institute, which now carries his name. He has filled administrative appointments as vice president for health sciences, dean of the College of Medicine, executive vice president of the university, and university regent. He has received honors from the University of Utah School of Medicine Alumni, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Utah Hospital Association, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons and the Utah State Medical Association, and a resolution of commendation from the Utah State Legislature. He also received the Outstanding Professor Award from the School of Medicine student body, was designated an Annual Distinguished Lecturer by the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, and a Tutorial Lecturer by the International Society for Laser Surgery.



Professor Dixon, who has taught laser courses and techniques to many other professionals, is characterized as sensitive, empathetic and compassionate with patients as well as co-workers and colleagues. A colleague wrote, "The University's Medical Center…stands as a monument to his vision and to his commitment to train superbly well-qualified health practitioners, and to provide Utah and citizens of adjacent states the highest quality health care at the lowest possible cost."

Information taken from Rosenblatt Prize biography.

Extent

.2 Linear Feet (1 archives box) : 129 items

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The John A. Dixon photograph collection consists of images of various members of the Dixon family and photographs documenting the life and career of John A. Dixon.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged by topic and chronology.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of John A. Dixon.

Related Materials

See also the John A. Dixon papers (ACCN 1018) located in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Dale Larsen in 1992.
Title
Guide to the John A. Dixon photograph collection
Author
Finding aid created by Dale Larsen.
Date
1992 (last modified: 2018)
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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