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Adam Saig Anderson photographs of Provo, Utah

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 300

Scope and Contents

Collection includes photographs of people and events in Provo, Utah, taken by Adam Saig Anderson. Also includes 3 copy negatives of some of these photographs. Most of the photographs are albumen prints. Dated approximately 1890-1909.

Dates

  • approximately 1890-1909.

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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

Conditions Governing Access

Negatives. Condition restricted; permission to use items must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services.

Biographical / Historical

Adam Saig Anderson (1869-1944) was a photographer in Provo, Utah. He was brother of George Edward Anderson, and apprenticed with Charles R. Savage.

Extent

2 folders (0.02 linear ft.)

1 oversize folder (0.1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Provenance unknown; 2022.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source unknown; 2022.

Appraisal

Photographs (Photograph Archives).

Processing Information

Processed; Anne Ashton; August 2022. Updated finding aid for DACS compliance and accuracy. Rehoused photographs to plastic sleeves for preservation.

Title
Register of Adam Saig Anderson photographs of Provo, Utah
Status
Under Revision
Author
Abe Austin
Date
2012 March 06
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