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B.Y. University, Provo, UT / Olson-Hafen Photo

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 9461

Scope and Contents

Picture postcard of people forming a block 'Y' at the dedication of the Maeser Memorial Building. Photographed by Olson & Hafen on January 16, 1908.

Dates

  • 1908 January 16

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research. Items kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice.

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.

Biographical / Historical

J. Leo Hafen (1880-1942) was a photographer in Utah and co-owner of Olson & Hafen Photographic Gallery in Provo, Utah.

Biographical / Historical

Edwin Orlando Olson (1867-1928) was a photographer in Utah and co-owner of Olson & Hafen Photographic Gallery in Provo, Utah.

Biographical / Historical

Olson & Hafen was a photographic studio in Provo, Utah. It was founded by Edwin Olson and John Hafen. It operated from approximately 1890 to 1920.

Extent

1 photograph : black and white ; 9 x 14 cm

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

The item was found in memorabilia kept by William G. Steele, Jr. The item was passed down to Dale Steele and donated to the University Archives in October 2020.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Dale Steele; October 2020.

Appraisal

Students and student organizations (University Archives Collection Development Policy, V. b. ii. 2. c, October 2015).

Processing Information

Processed; Jamie Wiser; 2021.

Title
Register of B.Y. University, Provo, Utah / Olson-Hafen photo
Status
Completed
Author
Jamie Wiser
Date
2021 May 5
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:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States