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Collection of lantern slides of art

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 8163

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

  • approximately 1888-1950

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the reasearcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Collection of lantern slides of art must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Maintained in original order.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

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

Custodial History

Collection was found in the home of Joseph Hafen, Jr. after his death in March 2012 by his daughters, Melanie Brandley and Wendy Lee Hafen Nash, who then donated it to the respository. Joseph Hafen, Jr. was the son of Joseph Hafen, Sr., who was the son of John Hafen.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Wendy Lee Hafen Nash and Melanie Brandley; 2012.

Appraisal

Photographs (Photograph Archives).

Processing Information

Processed; Anne Ashton, student photograph processor; 2013.

Title
Register of the Collection of lantern slides of art
Status
Completed
Author
Anne Ashton
Date
2013 March 14
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