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Babcock Performing Readers photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1030

Scope and Contents

The Babcock Performing Readers photographs (1980-1996) are comprised of scrapbooks and photos showing the Babcock performing readers presentations, events, and parties.

Dates

  • 1980-1996

Creator

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

The Babcock Performing Readers was originally named the Maud May Babcock Reading Arts Society after Maud May Babcock (1867-1954), a very prominent figure in Utah theater and speech. Their goal is to preserve the art of oral interpre-tation by bringing literature to life through live performance.

Extent

.22 Linear Feet (1 archives box) : 124 items

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Babcock Performing Readers photographs (1980-1996) are comprised of scrapbooks and photos showing the Babcock performing readers presentations, events, and parties.

Arrangement

By folder and subject.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Joyce Skidmore in 2002.

Separated Materials

See also the Manuscripts Division in Special Collections (ACCN 1927).

Processing Information

Processed by Photo Archives staff.
Title
Guide to the Babcock Performing Readers photograph collection
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Sara Davis.
Date
2015
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:
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