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John B. Fairbanks papers, 1877-1940
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fairbanks, John B., 1855-1940
- Title
- John B. Fairbanks papers
- Dates
- 1877-1940 (inclusive)18771940
- Quantity
- 2 boxes, (1 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1281
- Summary
- The John B. Fairbanks papers (1877-1940) consist of original and photocopied correspondence; photocopied typescript of diary, 1877-1922; original and typescript of autobiography, 1910; typescript of funeral service, 1940.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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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.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
John B. Fairbanks (1855-1940) was a Utah artist and painted murals in Salt Lake Temple.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The John B. Fairbanks papers consist of original and photocopied correspondence; photocopied typescript of diary, 1877-1922; original and typescript of autobiography, 1910; typescript of funeral service, 1940.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on 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.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
General MaterialsReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 1-8 | Typescript of diary |
| 1 | 9-12 | Family picture album |
| 1 | 13-16 | Biography of John B. Fairbanks by Florence G. Fairbanks |
General MaterialsReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 2
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | Autobiography |
|
| 2 | 2 | Correspondence |
1882-1907 |
| 2 | 3 | High Priest's certificate |
1917 |
| 2 | 4 | Confederate Currency |
1863-1864 |
| 2 | 5 | Photocopied correspondence |
|
| 2 | 6 | John B. Fairbanks, Jr. John B. Fairbanks, 1855-1940: Patriarch of the World's Largest Art Dynasty
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| 2 | 7 | Funeral service |
1940 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Artists--Utah
- Painters--Utah
Personal Names
- Fairbanks, John B., 1855-1940--Archives
Family Names
- Fairbanks family
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
- Correspondence
- Diaries
Finding aid created by Manuscripts Division staff
1992 (last modified: 2020)
