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Nelson B. Wadsworth collection of frontier photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 69

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of exhibit photographs assembled by Nelson Wadsworth about the American frontier. Items include the work of various photographers.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1870-1919

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for 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 publish material from Nelson B. Wadsworth collection of frontier photographs must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical / Historical

Nelson Wadsworth (1930- ) was a professor of journalism and photojournalism at Brigham Young University.

Extent

1 folder

1 oversize folder

11 items

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Nelson Wadsworth.

Appraisal

Photographs (Photograph Archives).

Related Names

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Register of Nelson B. Wadsworth collection of frontier photographs
Author
Rose Frank
Date
2011 November 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.

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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