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George and Maria Rybka slide collection

 Collection
Identifier: P2127

Scope and Contents

The George and Maria Rybka photograph collection consists of 4 boxes containing 3,440 color slides and negatives dating from 1955 to 1979. The images depict the Rybka family on vacation and engaging in outdoor recreation, including river sports. Locations depicted include Glen Canyon (Pre-Dam) Canyonlands, Colorado, Moab, and several other western and southwestern American destinations.

Dates

  • 1955-1979

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 George and Maria Rybka slide collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

George and Maria Rybka lived in the area of Castle Valley, Utah. They were involved in river running and other outdoor activities in the American southwest. The Rybkas documented their outdoor activity and family vacations from the 1950s to 1970s in slides.

Extent

4 Boxes (3,440 items)

Abstract

George and Maria Rybka lived in the area of Castle Valley, Utah. This collection contains slides documenting their family vacations and outdoor sports in the American southwest from the 1950s to 1970s.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Merrill Brady in 2017.

Related Materials

This collection forms part of the River Running Archive, which is part of the S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archive.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the George and Maria Rybka slide collection, 1955-1979
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