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MX photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0505

Scope and Contents

This collection is relevant to citizens of Utah in the 1980s when the U.S. government was looking for sites to house the politically sensitive MX missile. Included in the collection are technical photographs of the missile and proposed missile housing procedures. Also included are images of local protestors to the MX plan.

Dates

  • 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.

Extent

0.209 Linear Feet (1 box) : 40 Photographic Prints

Language of Materials

English

English

Abstract

The MX photograph collection contains photographs of mock-ups and concept art for the MX Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) being developed by the U. S. Air Force. The collection also includes photographs of local protestors to the MX plan.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged topically.

Separated Materials

Manuscript materials were transferred to the MX Information Center records (MS 0527) located in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Audio-visual materials were transferred to the MX Information Center audio-visual collection (A0275).

Processing Information

Processed by Ashley Arave in 2004.
Title
Guide to the MX photograph collection
Author
Finding aid prepared by Ashley Arave.
Date
2004 (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

Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863