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Swords photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 690

Scope and Contents

Swords photographs, circa 1880s-1950s collection contains 403 photographs, 83 postcards, and 28 negatives of various places and people in the United States, Japan, and Cuba.

Dates

  • approximately 1880-1959

Conditions Governing Access

Open to 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.

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 the Supervisor of Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Extent

4 folders (0.2 linear ft.)

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602.

Custodial History

These items were donated to Special Collections in 1990.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donation; William D. Swords; 1990.

Appraisal

Photographs (Photograph Archives).

Related Materials

These items are part of the Photographs Archive.

Processing Information

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

Title
Register of Swords photographs
Status
Under Revision
Author
Abe Austin
Date
2012 March 21
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