Helmut Callis photograph collection
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
Processed by Special Collections staff.
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Subject
- Callis, Helmut G. -- Photographs (Person)
- Callis, Ellen Besse -- Photographs (Person)
Source
- Callis, Ellen Besse (Person)
- 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
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu