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O. Frederick Lewis photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3159

Scope and Contents

Includes approximately 430 glass plate negatives made by O. Frederick Lewis between 1900 and 1916, as well as a scrapbook of the LDS Indian Center (not made by O. Frederick Lewis). Prints were made of the negatives by the Photograph Archives. Materials dated 1900-1916.

Dates

  • Creation: 1900-1916

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Condition restricted: glass plate negatives are not available for patron use. Materials kept in cold storage, access requires 24 hours advance notice.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical / Historical

O. Frederick Lewis (1882-1969) was an early photographer in the American West. Orson Frederick Lewis was born January 6, 1882 in Alpine, Arizona to Samuel Edward Lewis and Daphne Jane Hamblin. He married Margaret Roxie McNeil on October 8, 1903. He worked a variety of jobs throughout his life, including foreman and farmer. He died April 20, 1969 in St. Johns, Arizona.

Extent

2 cartons

1 scrapbook

430 glass plates (430 glass plate negatives.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

Materials were donated by Keith Clawson in 2005. He received the materials from his grandfather, the creator, O. Frederick Lewis.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Keith Clawson; 2005.

Appraisal

Photographs (Photograph Archives).

Related Names

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Register of O. Frederick Lewis photographs
Author
Lucas J. Chehda
Date
2012 March 27
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

http://sc.lib.byu.edu/
Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States

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