Llewelyn R. McKay photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1518
Scope and Contents
The Llewelyn R. McKay photograph collection consists of 2 boxes containing 433 black-and-white photographs. This collection contains portraits of Llewelyn McKay, David O. McKay, and photographs of the McKay family. It also contains photographs documenting the mission that Llewelyn McKay served in Germany between 1922 and 1925, including images included in "Assurances of Love," a compilation of letters and photographs of McKay's mission experience put together by two of his children. It also documents McKay's time at various language schools, including the Army Language School. Box 2 is oversized and contains large portraits and group photographs. The collection dates from approximately 1911 to 1950.
Dates
- 1911-1950
Creator
- McKay, Llewelyn Riggs, 1904-1975 (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
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Llewelyn R. McKay photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the Llewelyn R. McKay photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Biographical Note
Llewelyn Riggs McKay (1904-1975) was born on June 5, 1904 to David Oman McKay and Emma Ray Riggs McKay. His mother was a musician and music teacher while his father was a religious leader who became the ninth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Llewelyn McKay served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Germany between 1922 and 1925. He later returned to Germany in 1945 as a United States bombing analyst during the aftermath of World War II.
McKay married Alice Kimball Smith on July 19, 1928 in the Salt Lake Temple. Together the couple had three children: Richard L. McKay, Bonnie Jeanne McKay Nelson, and Douglas R. McKay. An educator by profession, Llewelyn McKay received his BA and MA from the University of Utah, and his PhD from Stanford University. McKay began his teaching career at the University of Utah in 1929. He became head of the Language Department in 1945 until 1965. Llewelyn McKay died on January 2, 1975.
McKay married Alice Kimball Smith on July 19, 1928 in the Salt Lake Temple. Together the couple had three children: Richard L. McKay, Bonnie Jeanne McKay Nelson, and Douglas R. McKay. An educator by profession, Llewelyn McKay received his BA and MA from the University of Utah, and his PhD from Stanford University. McKay began his teaching career at the University of Utah in 1929. He became head of the Language Department in 1945 until 1965. Llewelyn McKay died on January 2, 1975.
Extent
433 Items (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Llewelyn Riggs McKay (1904-1975) was a professor at the University of Utah who served as head of the Language Department from 1945 until 1965. His father, David O. McKay, was the ninth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This collection contains portraits of Llewelyn McKay, David O. McKay, and photographs of the McKay family. It also contains photographs documenting the mission that Llewelyn McKay served in Germany between 1922 and 1925.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Doug McKay and Bonnie M. Nelson in 2007.
Separated Materials
See also the Llewelyn R. McKay papers (ACCN 1692) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Creator
- McKay, Llewelyn Riggs, 1904-1975 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Llewelyn R. McKay 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