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David Breck Morris photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1228

Scope and Contents

The David Breck Morris photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 35 black-and-white photographs. The photograph subjects are portraits of David Breck Morris and others. The portraits include a group portrait of the Field Testing and Development Unit for the United States Coast Guard and artistic black-and-white photographs of unidentified children. Folder 2 contains black-and-white and color photographs of unidentified mountains, including images of unidentified individuals hiking, camping, and skiing.

Dates

  • circa 1960-1970

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

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

Permission to publish material from the David Breck Morris photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

David Breck Morris (1938-2004) received a B.S. degree in Physics from the University of Utah in 1960. He served as a physicist in the United States Coast Guard and later worked for Kennecott Copper Corporation, where he served in various capacities, including senior systems analyst, senior computer programmer, and manager of market research. He wrote many articles and essays while working at Kennecott, and also wrote many of the speeches for the company’s then- president, G. Frank Joklik.

Extent

35 Items (1 box)

Abstract

David Breck Morris (1938-2004) worked for Kennecott Copper Corporation in various capacities, including senior systems analyst, senior computer programmer, and manager of market research. This collection contains potraits of Morris and photographs of unidentified mountain landscapes.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Theresa Overfield in 2005.

Separated Materials

See also the David Breck Morris papers (ACCN 2205) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the David Breck Morris photograph collection, circa 1960-1970
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:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863