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Photographs and negatives of Latter-day Saint temples

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 579

Scope and Contents

Collection includes 111 photographs, negatives, and a stereograph with images of the interiors and exteriors of temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Photographs were originally taken between the 1870s and the 1970s.

Dates

  • approximately 1870-1979

Conditions Governing Access

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 Use

Restricted; permission to reproduce images must be obtained from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church History Library and Archives.

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.

Extent

19 folders (0.3 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Photographs were previously included in the Single Photo File and were later separated by subject.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source unknown; 2022.

Appraisal

Photographs (Photograph Archives).

Processing Information

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

Title
Register of Photographs and negatives of Latter-day Saint temples
Status
Under Revision
Author
Lucas J. Chehda
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

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