Clarice Short photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P0278

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of personal photos of University of Utah English professor Clarice Short, her family and friends.

Dates

circa 1940-1970

Creator

Short, Clarice (Compiler, Person)

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

Clarice Short (1910-1977) grew up in New Mexico and in 1946 began teaching English at the University of Utah as an assistant professor. She remained there until 1974. Short has published two books of poetry, The Owl on the Aerial and The Old One and the Wind. In 1970, Short became the teacher and mentor of poet Emma Lou Thayne who helped ensure the posthumous publication of The Owl on the Aerial.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box) : 21 items

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Clarice Short photograph collection contains personal photos of University of Utah English professor Clarice Short, her family and friends.

Related Materials

Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives.

Separated Materials

See also the Clarice Short papers (ACCN 0893) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections and the Clarice Short audio-visual collection (A0225) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.