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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

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

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

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