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Heist and Birkhaus Family photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1131

Scope and Contents

The Heist and Birkhaus Family photograph collection contains 5 black-and-white photographs, including two miniature photographs and one 15x7 cabinet card. The images depict members and associates of the Heist and Birkhaus families dating from approximately 1880 to 1930.

Dates

  • 1880-1930

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

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Heist and Birkhaus Family photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

The Heist and Birkhaus Family photograph collection depicts images relating to the lives of members of the Heist and Birkhaus family in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, particularly Laura Heist Birkhaus. Laura Heist Birkhaus was born on September 22, 1912, to Harvey D. and Jessie Stumm Heist. She married Leo T. Birkhaus on June 8, 1940. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, was active in Girl Scouts, and served on the Board of Directors for the Salt Lake City YWCA. She died on June 15, 1993.

Extent

5 Items

Abstract

The Heist and Birkhaus Family photograph collection contains five black-and-white photographs depicting members of the Heist and Birkhaus families and their associates, taken between approximately the 1880s and 1930s.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Mary Jane Kern and Ann Birkhaus in 2004.

Separated Materials

See also the Heist and Birkhaus family papers (ACCN 1477) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the Heist and Birkhaus Family photograph collection, 1880-1930
Author
Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
Date
2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
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