Photographs of Provo, Utah
Scope and Contents
Collection includes historic photographs collected by the City of Provo, Utah, with images of the city. Photographs include gelatin and collodion prints. Includes photographs of prominent buildings, businesses, local scenery, and notable individuals. Many of the photographs have corresponding nitrate or acetate negatives. Also includes a lantern slide. Dated approximately 1870-1929.
Dates
- approximately 1870-1929
Conditions Governing Access
Photographs. Open for public research. Items kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice.
Conditions Governing Access
Negatives. Condition restricted; permission to use items must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services.
Conditions Governing Access
Lantern slide. Condition restricted; permission to use items must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.
Biographical / Historical
The City of Provo, Utah was founded in 1849 by Mormon settlers. It is the county seat for Utah County, and home of Brigham Young University.
Extent
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
6 folders (0.1 linear ft.)
2 oversize folders (0.2 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Materials were donated to L. Tom Perry Special Collections by City of Provo in 1990.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; City of Provo, Utah; 1990.
Appraisal
Photographs (Photograph Archives).
Processing Information
Processed; Anne Ashton; November 2022. Updated finding aid for DACS compliance and accuracy. Rehoused photographs to plastic sleeves for preservation.
- Title
- Register of Photographs of Provo, Utah
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Abe Austin
- Date
- 2012 March 16
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States