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C. R. Savage Canyon photographs

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 5935

Scope and Contents

This collection contains two 9.25" x 11.5", black and white C.R. Savage prints. One of the prints is labeled "Hanging Rock, American Fork Can[y]on, Utah" and the other is labeled "North Portal, Castle Gate Price Can[y]on, Utah D[enver] & R[io] G[rande] R[ail] R[oad]."

Dates

  • approximately 1885-1895

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open to public access; 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. Permission to publish material from C. R. Savage Canyon photographs must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical / Historical

Savage was a prominent photographer of Utah and the West. He is known for his photographs of the nation's railroads and matters relating to Utah's history. He operated the "Pioneer Art Bazaar" on Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, from the 1860s until his death in 1909.

Extent

1 folder (0.08 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602.

Custodial History

These items were donated to Special Collections in 2007.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donation; 2007.

Appraisal

Photographs (Photograph Archives).

Related Materials

These items are part of the 20th Century Western and Mormon Americana Archives.

Title
Register of C. R. Savage Canyon photographs
Status
Completed
Author
Abe Austin
Date
2012 April 11
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.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States