Grant L. and Mary Merrell Valentine photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1548
Scope and Contents
The Grant L. and Mary Merrell Valentine photograph collection consists of 2 boxes. Box 1 contains 41 black-and-white and color photographs and negatives of Grant and Mary Valentine, their family, friends, and travels, as well as photographs of Grant Valentine's military service. Box 2 contains oversized photographs of an 8th grade graduation at Box Elder Junior High School, a portrait of the valentine family, and group portrait's of Grant Valentine's military unit. The photographs date from 1935 to 2005.
Dates
- 1935-2005
Creator
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 Grant L. and Mary Merrell Valentine photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the Grant L. and Mary Merrell Valentine photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Biographical Note
Grant Lovegreen Valentine was born on September 11, 1912 in Brigham City, Utah, to Rachel Hansen and Joseph W. Valentine. He attended public school, where he met his future wife, Mary Merrell (born March 7, 1912), daughter of Mary Rees and Charles William Merrell. The couple married on September 1, 1933 when Grant was attending the University of Utah. Valentine was a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). His unit was activated during World War I and he was shipped to the Pacific Theater where he served until 1945. Valentine was discharged with the rank Lt. Colonel and served in the Army Reserve until 1972.
Valentine received a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Utah in 1952. He worked as a social worker and teacher prior to establishing a business in the oil and gas field. Grant and Mary were the parents of two daughters, Nancy and Christina. They enjoyed traveling, especially on ocean freighters. In later life, the couple divided their time between Salt Lake City and Laguna Beach, California, where they were active in the Laguna Beach Lawn Bowling Club. Mary Valentine died in Salt Lake City in 2002. Grant Valentine died in Laguna Beach in 2005.
Valentine received a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Utah in 1952. He worked as a social worker and teacher prior to establishing a business in the oil and gas field. Grant and Mary were the parents of two daughters, Nancy and Christina. They enjoyed traveling, especially on ocean freighters. In later life, the couple divided their time between Salt Lake City and Laguna Beach, California, where they were active in the Laguna Beach Lawn Bowling Club. Mary Valentine died in Salt Lake City in 2002. Grant Valentine died in Laguna Beach in 2005.
Extent
45 Items (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Grant L. Valentine (1912-2005) was a World War II veteran, social worker, and educator who formed a business in the oil and gas field. With his wife, Mary Merrell Valentine (1912-2002), Valentine traveled globally. This collection contains photographs of the Valentine family, friends, travels, and military service.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Nancy V. Young in 2008.
Separated Materials
See also the Grant L. and Mary Merrell Valentine papers (ACCN 2244) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Grant L. and Mary Merrell Valentine 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