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Edgar M. Jenson photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7867

Scope and Contents

Collection includes two photographs of Provo, Utah, between 1920 and 1930: photograph of old BYU Stadium; and Painting of Provo Center Street.

Dates

  • approximately 1920-1930

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Edgar M. Jenson photographs must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical history

Edgar M. Jenson (1888-1958) was an artist and professor in Utah.

Edgar M. Jenson was born in 1888 in Ephraim, Utah. He became the ninth Principle of the Brigham Young Acadamy from 1928 to 1935, and was a faculty member for many years. He married Iva F. Jenson (born circa 1895) and had three children. He died in 1958 in Provo, Utah.

Extent

1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Collection is maintained in original order.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice.

Custodial History

This collection was donated by Gloria Jensen in 2011. She recieved them from her father Edgar M. Jenson, who is the supposed photographer.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Gloria Jensen; 2011.

Appraisal

Photographs (Photograph Archives).

Processing Information

Processed; Lionel Thomas, student photograph processor; 2011.

Title
Register of the Edgar M. Jenson photographs
Author
Lionel Thomas
Date
2011 June 07
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