George J. Janecek photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1216
Scope and Contents
The George J. Janecek photograph collection consists of 2 oversize boxes containing 113 black-and-white photographs. Box 1 contains a photograph album called "Allied War Exhibition 1942". The title on the title page was changed in pencil to "The United Nations War Exhibition, February 1942." The photograph album was rebound by George R. Janecek prior to donation. Box 2 contains a portrait with the inscription: "To George J. Janecek with my thanks for devoted service to the United Nations from its earlist days New York December 14, 1953 Yours, T [signature illegible]"
Dates
- 1942-1953
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
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the George J. Janecek photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the George J. Janecek photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Historical Note
George J. Janecek was the director of the Office of Public Information External Relations Division for the United Nations (UN) in 1960. The UN was established in 1945 by fifty-one countries committed to preserve peace through international cooperation and collective security. It had its origins in the World War II 1942 "Declaration of the United Nations," a statement of allegiance between allied countries pledging to defeat Germany and the Axis.
Extent
1.8 Linear Feet (2 archives) : 113 items
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
George J. Janecek was the director of the Office of Public Information External Relations Division for the United Nations (UN) in 1960. This collection contains an album titled "Allied War Exhibition 1942" and a portrait inscribed to Janacek.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by George J. Janecek in 2000, addendum by George R. Janecek in 2013.
Separated Materials
See also the George J. Janecek papers (ACCN 1807) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the George J. Janecek photograph collection
- 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 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