Tiahuanacu photographs
Scope and Contents
Collection includes one photographic album of 29 photographs of the early findings of the Tiahuanacu excavation led by Arthur Posnansky (1873-1946) approximately 1900-1910. The photographs are of the city and temple ruins, some which have various pre-Incan symbols and designs. The most prominant is a depiction of Wirajhocacha.
Dates
- approximately 1900-1910
Language of Materials
Materials are in Spanish.
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 Tiahuanacu photographs must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Extent
1 oversize box (1.0 linear ft.)
Arrangement
The collection was maintained in its original order.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice.
Custodial History
This collection was donated by Mark Grover in 2011. He received it from John Ovard in 2010. In 1985 John Ovard purchased it from the daughter of a man who was part of the original archeological team that began the dig.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Mark L. Grover; 2010.
Appraisal
Photographs (Photograph Archives).
General
Many of the photographs are included in the following publication: Posnansky, Arthur. "Tihuanacu the Cradle of American Man." New York: J.J. Augustin, (1945-. Print.) Vol 1-2. Vol. 3-4.
Processing Information
Processed; Lionel Thomas, student photograph processor; 2011.
- Title
- Register of the Tiahuanacu photographs
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lionel Thomas
- Date
- 2011 June 13
- 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