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Helmut Callis photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1619

Scope and Contents

The Helmut Callis photograph collection consists of 1 archives box containing 2 black-and-white photographs. The first is a photograph of Helmut Callis in Japan in the 1930s. The second is a black-and-white photograph of Callis and his family taken in support of a news article about parenting.

Dates

  • Creation: 1935-1981

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

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical / Historical

Helmut Gunther Callis was born on 1906 April 6 in Silesia, at the time in the Austro-Hngarian empire (current day Poland). He received his BA and MA degrees in Switzerland and his PhD in Leipzig, Germany. In the 1930s, Callis traveled through Japan and Russia and developed interest and expertise in Asian politics. He taught political science and history at the University of Utah. Helmut Callis married Ellen Charline Besse on 1979 March 20. Helmut Callis died on 1982 September 2.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 archives box) : 2 items

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Helmut G. Callis was a professor of history and political science at the University of Utah. This collection contains 2 photographs showing Callis and his family.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Ellen Besse Callis in 2010.

Processing Information

Title
Helmut Callis photograph collection
Author
Finding aid written by Special Collections staff.
Date
2025
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
The finding aid was written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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