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Alma B. Wright photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 58

Scope and Contents

Collection includes photographs and corresponding nitrate and glass plate negatives of sculptures, paintings, wrestlers, boxers, and temples. Some portraits are also included. Dated approximately 1900-1959.

Dates

  • approximately 1900-1959

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research. Items kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice. Negatives condition restricted; permission to use items must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical History

Alma B. Wright (1875-1952) was a notable Utah artist. He taught at the Brigham Young University and the University of Utah.

Extent

5 folders (0.3 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Joseph Beesley.

Appraisal

Photographs (Photograph Archives).

Related Materials

See also the Alma B. Wright papers (MSS 1394).

Processing Information

Processed; Jamie Wiser; July 2022. Updated finding aid for DACS compliance and accuracy. Rehoused photographs to plastic sleeves and negatives to appropriate boxes for preservation.

Title
Register of Alma B. Wright photographs
Status
Under Revision
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 July 8
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