Collection is composed of 69 lantern slides dating from approximately 1888 to 1950. The majority of the slides are photographs of paintings by John Hafen. There are also two slides of a painting by Rose Hartwell and two slides of paintings by John Hafen's son, Virgil Hafen. There are also two portraits on John Hafen, one by Will Vawter and the other photographer not identified. There is also a photograph taken by George Edward Anderson of John Hafen's son, Joseph, and John's wife, Thora.

Lantern slide from between 1888 and 1950. The slide is a photograph of a drawing showing a lake with trees on the banks and mountains in the background. The words "Lake Blanche Cottonwood Canyon" are written on the bottom of the drawing.

Lantern slide from between 1888 and 1950. The slide is a photograph of a drawing of a mill.

Lantern slide from between 1888 and 1950. The slide is a photograph of a drawing of a mill.

Lantern slide from between 1888 and 1950. The slide is a photograph of a drawing on hills and mountains.

Lantern slide from between 1888 and 1950. The slide is a photograph of a painting looking down on a village in a valley.

Lantern slide from between 1888 and 1950. The slide is a photograph of a painting looking down on a village in a valley.

Lantern slide from between 1888 and 1950. The slide is a photograph of a painting of farmhouse with a mountain in the background.

Lantern slide from between 1888 and 1950. The slide is a photograph of a painting of a farm, showing the buildings, part of the field and a large tree.

Lantern slide from between 1888 and 1950. The slide is a photograph of a painting of an open field with a tree and a wooden fence.