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
- New York Life Insurance Company (Organization)
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.
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.
Creator
- New York Life Insurance Company (Organization)
- 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
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu