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John W. Smith photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P2311

Scope and Contents

The John W. Smith photograph collection consists of two black-and-white photographs related to Joseph V. Smith. The images depict Joseph V. Smith being honored by Nylic (New York Life Insurance Company) and with a group of four men, circa 1955. These two images were separated from the John W. Smith papers (ACCN 3240), which has material about both John W. and Joseph V. Smith; however, these images relate only to Joseph V. Smith.

Dates

  • 1955

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 John W. Smith photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

The images in the John W. Smith photograph collection relate to Joseph V. Smith. Joseph Vernon Smith was born in Utah on March 8, 1867. On June 10, 1891, Smith married Agnes Harriet Timms; together, they had at least one daughter. Prior to his career in the insurance industry, Smith worked at Union Pacific and Salt Lake Brewing Company. He was one of the original members of the Salt Lake Association of Life Underwriters. His career at New York Life Insurance Company started in February 1905. He worked there for at least 50 years. Joseph V. Smith died on July 30, 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Extent

2 items (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Joseph V. Smith (1867-1957) was a Utah life insurance salesman who was an original member of the Salt Lake Association of Life Underwiters. In 1905, he began working for the New York Life Insurance Company (Nylic). This collection contains 2 blackc-and-white photographs depicting Smith at a Nylic event honoring his career.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Shaun Smith in 2019.

Separated Materials

See also the John W. Smith papers (ACCN 3240) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the John W. Smith photograph collection
Author
Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa.
Date
2023
Description rules
Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition)
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