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Barker family photographs

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 677

Scope and Contents

Contains 49 photographs, including 5 tintypes, of the James L. Baker family. Also contains the photograph album these photographs were originally housed in. The album has a light green velvet cover with embossed celluloid flowers on the front. Dated approximately 1880-1919.

Dates

  • approximately 1880-1919

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open to public research. Items 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 use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical History

James Barker was a Mormon professor of modern languages at the University of Utah.

Extent

2 folders (0.1 linear ft.)

1 oversize box (0.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

These items were donated to Special Collections in 1991.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Doretta Wheeler; 1991.

Appraisal

Photographs (Photograph Archives).

Related Materials

These items are part of the Photographs Archive.

Processing Information

Processed; Anne Ashton; October 2022. Updated finding aid for DACS compliance and accuracy. Rehoused photographs to plastic sleeves for preservation.

Title
Register of Barker family photographs
Status
Under Revision
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 October 10
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