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John L. Ballif scrapbook, 1950-1964
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- John L. Ballif scrapbook
- Dates
- 1950-1964 (inclusive)19501964
- Quantity
- 1 folder
- Collection Number
- Acc0427
- Summary
- John L. Ballif was born in 1887 or 1888 (sources differ) in Logan, Utah. He joined the University of Utah faculty in 1922 and eventually became a professor of languages. He later served as assistant dean of men and graduate athletic manager. He was Dean of men from 1937 until his death in 1954. A University of Utah dormitory, Ballif Hall, was dedicated in his honor in 1956. This collection contains photocopies of newspaper clippings, photographs, and other ephemera, originally in a scrapbook.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, University Archives and Records Management
University Archives and Records Management, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
666 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT
84112
Telephone: 8015818242
david.buhler@utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains photocopies of newspaper clippings, photographs, and other ephemera, originally in a scrapbook. The materials are mainly from the years following Dean Ballif's death in 1954 and include an oration given at his funeral. Included are obituary notices of his wife, Cora H. Ballif. Also included are records on the dedication of Ballif Hall.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: John L. Baliff scrapbook, Acc. 427, Folder [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations:Acc. 427.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Ballif, Cora H.
- Ballif, John Lyman, 1888-1954
Corporate Names
- Ballif Hall (Salt Lake City, Utah)
- University of Utah--Archives
- University of Utah--Faculty
Form or Genre Terms
- Scrapbooks
