Mary Muir papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3146
Scope and Contents
The Mary Muir papers (1903-2013) contain correspondence, interviews, research, and writing related to Muir's book on Utah artist LeConte Stewart.
Dates
- 1903-2013
Creator
- Muir, Mary Margaret (Person)
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.
Biographical Note
Mary Margaret Morgan (1921-2019) was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She earned a BA and MA in History at the McCune School of Music and the University of Utah, where she taught Art History until her retirement. An active member of the community, she served as the President of the Utah Symphony Guild, and was the first woman member of the Symphony's Board of Directors, as well as an influential founder of the Bountiful Art Center. She dedicated much of her life to researching Utah artist LeConte Stewart, and became one of the foremost authorities on him and his work. She was married to Edward Wallace Muir from 1943 until his death in 2007. Mary Margaret Morgan Muir died in September 2019.
Extent
9.75 Linear Feet (19 boxes)
Abstract
The Mary Muir papers (1903-2013) contain correspondence, interviews, research, and writing related to Muir's book on Utah artist LeConte Stewart.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Edward Muir Jr., Prescott Muir, and Phillip Muir in 2019.
Processing Information
Processed by Kristina Barksdale in 2020.
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Creator
- Muir, Mary Margaret (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Mary Muir papers, 1903-2013
- Author
- Finding aid created by Kristina Barksdale.
- Date
- 2020
- 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:
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