R. Sears Hintze aerial photographs of Provo
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains seven aerial photos of fifty acres of land near the mouth of Provo Canyon in Utah, which belonged to R. Sears Hintze. He contracted these photographs for development or sale of the land.
Dates
- 1975-1979
Creator
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the R. Sears Hintze Provo aerial photographs must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
R. Sears Hintze (1918-1981) was a Brigham Young University graduate who went on to work as the director of the BYU Physical Facilities.
R. Sears Hintze was born August 24, 1918 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the son of Anderson R. Wall and Jessie Sears Hintze. He moved to Provo in 1951 to attend Brigham Young University. After graduation, he stayed at BYU to supervise the maintenance department for auxiliary services. He then worked as the director of the BYU Physical Facilities. R. Sears Hintze died June 18, 1981 in Provo, Utah.
Extent
1 oversize box (2 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection of photographs of 50 acres near the mouth of Provo Canyon was contracted by R. Sears Hintze for development or sale.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements note
Kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice.
Custodial History note
These photographs were donated by JoLynn Hintze Carter, daughter of R. Sears Hintze, to Special Collections in March 2009.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; JoLynn Hintze Carter; 2009.
Appraisal note
Photographic Archive; photographs.
Processing Information note
Processed; Whitney Peterson; 2009.
- Title
- R. Sears Hintze aerial photographs of Provo
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Whitney Peterson
- Date
- 2009
- 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