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Joyce Orlob Evans photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1466

Scope and Contents

The Joyce Orlob Evans photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 102 photographs and slides. The images depict Evans' family and family history, including her ancestors Brigham Young and his family. The collection also includes images documenting the stage productions that Evans was invovled with for the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association. Material in the collection dates from approximately the 1840s through 1980s.

Dates

  • 1840s-1980s

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 Joyce Orlob Evans photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

Joyce Orlob Evans was the daughter of Rudolph and Gladys Young Orlob. She was a great-granddaughter of Brigham Young; her grandfather was Joseph Don Carlos Young. She attended the University of Utah, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi. She was a member of Junior League. In 1944, Joyce Orlob married Sears Joseph Evans (1921-1984); together, they had five children. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Evans participated in Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association (YWMIA) conferences and events, serving on the MIA general board. Joyce O. Evans wrote movies, such as “Pioneers in Petticoats,” lyrics, and stage adaptations for performance at YWMIA events. In In 1972 the organization merged with the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association to form the Aaronic Priesthood MIA Young Women.

Extent

102 Items (1 box)

Abstract

Joyce Orlob Evans was a great-granddaughter of Brigham Young. She served on the board of the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association, writing lyrics, film, and stage adaptations for entertainment events put on by the YWMIA. This collection contains photographs of Evans' family and images of the stage productions she was involved with, dating from the 1840s to 1980s.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Joyce Evans in 2007.

Related Materials

This collection forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archive.

Separated Materials

See also the Joyce Orlob Evans papers (ACCN 2385) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the Joyce Orlob Evans photograph collection, 1840s-1980s
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

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