Andrew J. Russell photographs
Scope and Contents
Collection includes original photographs taken by Andrew Joseph Russell around Utah and the western states. There are also modern reproductions and microfiche printings. Image features include Yellowstone, railroads, Native Americans, and early Utah settlers. One of the prints is a copy of the Russell photograph of the Samuel Ashton cabin and family.
Dates
- 1868-1869
Creator
- Russell, Andrew J. (photographer, Person)
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
Andrew Joseph ("A. J.") Russell was born March 20, 1829 in New Hampshire to John Russell and Harriet Robinson Russell. He is well-known for his work photographing the American Civil War and the Union Pacific Railroad. He died September 22, 1902 in New York.
Extent
1 oversize box
4 folder (0.04 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Materials were donated to L. Tom Perry Special Collections by the Oakland Museum.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Oakland Museum.
Appraisal
Photographs (Photograph Archives).
Processing Information
Processed; Jamie Wiser; July 2022. Updated finding aid for DACS compliance and accuracy. Rehoused photographs to plastic sleeves for preservation.
- Images
- Indians of North America -- Photographs
- Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- Photographs
- Material Types
- Microfiches
- Mineral industries -- West (U.S.) -- Photographs
- Negatives
- Photographs
- Railroads -- West (U.S.) -- Photographs
- Salt Lake City (Utah) -- Photographs
- Yellowstone River Valley -- Photographs
- Title
- Register of Andrew J. Russell photographs
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Rose Frank
- Date
- 2011 November 7
- 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