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- Student Conducting Computer Data Entry
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- Student doing data entry on an IBM Personal Computer. This was commonly known as the IBM PC, which is the original version and progenitor of the IBM PC compatible hardware platform. It is IBM model number 5150, and was introduced on August 12, 1981. It was created by a team of engineers and designers under the direction of Don Estridge of the IBM Entry Systems Division in Boca Raton, Florida. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
- Subjects
- Students, Computers
- Local Identifier
- 15-1890
- Title
- Whirlyball Is A Team Sport
- Description
- Whirlyball is a team sport invented by Stan Mangum that combines elements of basketball and jai alai (a sport involving a ball bounced off a walled space by accelerating it to high speeds with a hand-held device), or rather a combination of lacrosse and bumper cars, with the players riding Whirlybugs, small electric vehicles similar to bumper cars. Because play requires a special court, it is played in only a handful of locations in the United States and Canada. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
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- whirlyball, sports and recreation spaces, sports, teams, team sports, Students
- Local Identifier
- 16-1352
- Title
- Cast Of The Mikado
- Description
- The Mikado; or, The Town of Titipu is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert, their ninth of fourteen operatic collaborations. It opened on 14 March 1885, in London, where it ran at the Savoy Theater for 672 performances, which was the second longest run for any work of musical theater and one of the longest runs of any theater piece up to that time. Before the end of 1885, it was estimated that, in Europe and America, at least 150 companies were producing the opera. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
- Subjects
- costume design, makeup, comedy, opera, Students, Theaters, theater, Costumes
- Local Identifier
- 16-1365
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- Horace J. Gunn
- Description
- Horace J. Gunn served in the US Army in Europe during World War II, and subsequently in the US Army Reserve. After 20 years of military service he retired with the rank of Major. His career spanned a wide variety of employment: "sheep herder," high school teacher, army officer, salesman, public relations director at the Utah State Highway Department, and executive director of Associated General Contractors for 23 years. Upon retirement, he was appointed to the Institutional Council of Utah State University for which he served as chairman for one year. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
- Subjects
- Education, Portrait photographs
- Local Identifier
- 16-2074
- Title
- Commencement Group Portrait
- Description
- Commencement group portrait. With individuals named from Left to Right: valedictorian student, Honorary doctorate recipient Jack Alder. Alder was a founding member, in 1983, of the Salt Lake Community College Foundation providing scholarships to students needing financial assistance and served as a SLCC trustee until his death. Honorary doctorate recipient Patricia Davis. She is an actress, a director, producer and playwright. She directed and produced 12 yearly productions at The Heritage School in Provo, Utah, where she was recently honored by having the 700-seat, multi-million dollar theatre, the “Pat Davis Theatre,” named after her. Senator Bob Bennett (In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2011), Thomas S. Monson who was First Counselor in the First Presidency (March 12, 1995 – January 27, 2008) and Frank W. Budd (Salt Lake Community College President 1991-2000). Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
- Subjects
- Teachers, group portraits
- Local Identifier
- 15-1982
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- Chairman Area Board, M. Elmer Christensen
- Description
- Chairman Area Board, M. Elmer Christensen. Attended schools in Murray, Utah and the University of Utah receiving a B.S. degree in Chemistry in 1923. Served as Utah State Chemist for 35 years. President of two national professional associations and was a member of the American Chemical Society since 1934. Served as chairman of the Utah section of ACS in 1937 and as a member of the Granite District Board of Education for 16 years. Recognized as "Man of the Year" in Utah Education in 1962, chairman of the Salt Lake Technical College in Utah Education in 1962, chairman of the Salt Lake Technical College and member of the LDS Hospital Board of Trustees. Born Sept. 13, 1902 in Manassa, Colorado to Martin and Louisa Mauss Christensen. Died June 17, 2002. Married Melba Morgan August 14, 1929 in the Salt Lake Temple. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
- Subjects
- School board members, Leadership, leaders, Local history, people, Portrait photographs, locals, Education
- Local Identifier
- 16-2077
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- Florence Malmquist
- Description
- Florence Elizabeth Ray Malmquist was born January 10, 1904 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, to Dr. C.N. Ray and Lulu Bourgard Ray. Married O.N. Malmquist on January 10, 1931. Quist was political editor of the Salt Lake Tribune for many years. He preceded her in death in 1985. Florence spent her early years in Bingham, moved to Salt Lake to attend public schools and East High School, and graduated from the University of Utah in 1926. She was a life-long member of the Chi Omega Sorority and a sustaining member of the Junior League. Her community contributions included memberships on the board of the Arts Center (Art Barn), Women's Legislative Council (16 years), founding member of Utah Association for United Nations (1945), Utah State Merit Council (16 years), Board of Trustees Utah Technical College (10 years). Employed by SouthEast Furniture Company (16 years). Member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church since 1945 where she was for many years active in the Altar Guild. She particularly enjoyed her role in preparing brides for their weddings. Malmquist passed away on December 12, 1996 in Salt Lake City. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
- Subjects
- Community service, Portrait photographs, Education
- Local Identifier
- 16-2076
- Title
- John N. Maragakis
- Description
- John N. Maragakis was born February 15, 1925 in Mohrland, Utah, a son of Nick J. and Alexandra Platzidakis Maragakis. He graduated from Carbon High School in Price, Utah; graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah. He went on to serve his country in the Army 115th Engineer Battalion. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of Salt Lake City, also served as a member of the Church Board of Trustees. He held many leadership positions and was instrumental in starting the Western Orthodox Youth Association. He was Operations Manager of Ajax/Division of McGraw-Edison Company of Salt Lake City, Utah. In addition, he was a prominent business consultant in commercial real estate.His philanthropic and community activities included a long standing member of the Salt Lake Minos Chapter of Pancretan Association; National Officer of Pancretan Association of America; Chairman, Pancretan Scholarship Committee; Chairman, Utah Technical College Advisory Council; President, Board of Directors of the Junior Achievement of Utah; member Board of Directors of the United Fund; member board of directors, Utah Blue Shield, Inc.; director, Salt Lake Kiwanis Club; member, Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce; Chairman of Management Education Committee, Utah Manufacturers Association; and Chairman of Mount Olympus Community Council. Maragakis, 66-years-old, passed away Sunday, April 21, 1991. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
- Subjects
- leaders, Veterans, Community service
- Local Identifier
- 16-2075
- Title
- Special Convocation 1992
- Description
- Special convocation held for Dave Carlson. Student Body President Dave Carlson had graduation from college as his main objective, with a family and work in the future. However, on July 27, he received serious head injuries in a car accident near Beaver, his long-term goals took second place to a more immediate objective - participating in Salt Lake Community College 's first-ever convocation - kicking off the new school year. Wednesday he made a trip from LDS Hospital to spend a few minutes at the SLCC podium. He stressed to his fellow students that "goals are important . . . Without this goal, I wouldn't have been here. I didn't even have a voice until last week." Carlson, helped from a wheelchair to the podium by his mother, SLCC vice president Mark Fisher and a nurse, received a standing ovation from administrators, faculty, students and friends in recognition of his determination to attend the convocation. He still faces five to seven weeks of hospitalization and prolonged therapy. The convocation will set a precedent, said SLCC President Frank Budd. "Traditions are an essential ingredient of success," he said. Besides the annual convocation, a faculty lecture series will be initiated this year as a tradition for the expanding college. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
- Subjects
- bagpipes, bagpipers, Salt Lake Community College, Teachers, Students
- Local Identifier
- 15-2185
- Title
- Wallace F. Toronto
- Description
- Wallace Felt Toronto became a pioneering missionary leader for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints among the Slavic people. He served three missions among the Czechs and continued as their mission president in absentia for another 25 years. Born December 9, 1907 in Salt Lake City Utah, Wallace was called to the German Mission. In 1929 he joined the first elders transferred to open the Czechoslovak Mission under Arthur Gaeth. When released, Wallace studied at the University of Utah and soon married Martha Sharp. In 1936 he was called to preside over the Czech Mission. New cities were opened, and conversions continued. The Nazi occupation of Czech lands in 1938 and 1939 led to the evacuation of all missionaries. During the war, Wallace became the director of the Utah Red Cross. In 1946 Wallace and his family returned to Prague. With a larger missionary force, the Church expanded even after the February 1948 Communist coup. Buy by 1950 the missionaries were expelled, and the registration of the Church was cancelled. Faithful Saints were now left without the opportunity even to hold branch meetings. At home Wallace taught seminary, served the Young Men’s MIA board, and became executive secretary of the Utah Cancer Society. Through cryptic letters, he kept in touch with the Saints in Czechoslovakia. In 1964 President McKay assigned the Torontos to visit the Czech Saints as tourists. In 1965 he was asked to return alone to meet with the ministry officials. He did so, but only after he was arrested following his interview on television during the huge national sports festival. His request for Church recognition was rejected, and he was deported at the German border. Wallace Toronto remained president of the Czech Mission until his death from cancer on January 10, 1968 in Salt Lake City. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
- Subjects
- Leadership, Missionaries, missions, Local history, Portrait photographs, people, Leadership, locals
- Local Identifier
- 16-2084