Robert L. Miller photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P2139
Scope and Contents
The Robert L. Miller photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 137 black-and-white and color photographs and copy prints. The images primarily relate to Miller's research into Henry Eyring and the history of science and religion. The collection dates approximately from 1969 to 1987.
Dates
- circa 1969-1987
Creator
- Miller, Robert L., 1950-2011 (Person)
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 Robert L. Miller photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the Robert L. Miller photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Biographical Note
Robert Lee Miller was born on April 1, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Henry and Frances Miller. He graduated from Skyline High School in 1968. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Miller served a mission in the South German (Munich) Mission from 1969 to 1971. After returning to Salt Lake City, Miller attended the University of Utah, where he received a BA in History in 1975 and a BA in Philosophy in 1979. In 1983, he received an MA in the History of Science from John Hopkins University. In 1980, he married Emma J. White Dugal.
Between 1983 to 1993, Miller worked at Special Collections and Archives at the J. Willard Marriott Library of the University of Utah. In this position, Miller helped to develop the Utah Science, Engineering, and Medical Archives. While holding this position, Miller also taught as an Adjunct Instructor at the Institute of Religion for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Between 1993 and 1996, Miller contributed to the Western Science History Association. In 1996, he began working as a company representative and technical specialist for Desktop Visual Products, a position he held until his death. Miller had numerous research interests in the fields of science, religion, creation, and evolution. For twenty years, he researched the life and work of Henry Eyring (1901-1981), who was a chemist and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Robert L. Miller died on January 4, 2011.
Between 1983 to 1993, Miller worked at Special Collections and Archives at the J. Willard Marriott Library of the University of Utah. In this position, Miller helped to develop the Utah Science, Engineering, and Medical Archives. While holding this position, Miller also taught as an Adjunct Instructor at the Institute of Religion for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Between 1993 and 1996, Miller contributed to the Western Science History Association. In 1996, he began working as a company representative and technical specialist for Desktop Visual Products, a position he held until his death. Miller had numerous research interests in the fields of science, religion, creation, and evolution. For twenty years, he researched the life and work of Henry Eyring (1901-1981), who was a chemist and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Robert L. Miller died on January 4, 2011.
Extent
137 Items (1 box)
Abstract
Robert L. Miller (1950-2011) was a researcher into the history of science and religion who worked for the Marriott Library Special Collections and Archives between 1983 and 1993. This collection contains photograph prints and copy prints collected by Miller during the course of his research into Henry Eyring and the history of science and religion.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Ryan Miller in 2012.
Separated Materials
See also the Robert L. Miller papers (ACCN 2064) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Creator
- Miller, Robert L., 1950-2011 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Robert L. Miller photograph collection, circa 1969-1987
- 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
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu