Dorothy Mortensen photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P2187
Scope and Contents
The Dorothy Mortensen photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 89 black-and-white and color photographs and color slides depicting Mortsen's family and acquaintances. The images also document Mortensen's work for the Utah State Historical Society and for the Nixon Administration, including her service on the President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The collection dates from approximately 1970 to 2009.
Dates
- 1970-2009
Creator
- Mortensen, Dorothy Z., 1916-2014 (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 Dorothy Mortensen photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the Dorothy Mortensen photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Biographical Note
Dorothy Zackrison Mortensen (1916-2014) was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 30, 1916 to Afton Randall and John Waldemar Zackrison. In 1933, she graduated from Granite High School. In 1936, she married Melvin L. Summerhays (1913-1999); they were later divorced. In 1963, she married Arlington Russell Mortensen (1911-1995). Dorothy Mortensen had four children and six stepchildren. An avid reader and scholar, Mortensen pursued college education through night classes for many years while raising her children and maintaining a day job. In 1968, at the age of 51, Mortensen graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor degree in History. Mortensen was the Managing Editor of Publications at the Utah State Historical Society. From 1970 to 1976, she worked in the correspondence section of the White House staff. During this time, she served as writer and editor for the President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
Dorothy Z. Mortensen died on December 29, 2014.
Dorothy Z. Mortensen died on December 29, 2014.
Extent
89 Items (1 box)
Abstract
Dorothy Mortensen (1916-2014) was Managing Editor of Publication for the Utah State Historical Society. From 1970 to 1976, she worked in the correspondence section of the White House Staff, during which time she served as writer and editor for the President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The Dorothy Mortensen photograph collection contains 89 slides and prints depicting Mortensen's family, acquaintances, and career dating from 1970 to 2009.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Carol Jean Summerhays in 2017.
Separated Materials
See also the Dorothy Mortensen papers (Accn3066) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Creator
- Mortensen, Dorothy Z., 1916-2014 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Dorothy Mortensen photograph collection, 1970-2009
- 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