John K. Hillers glass transparencies
Scope and Contents
Collection includes two oversized, framed glass transparencies of photographs taken by John K. Hillers. Images are of Western landscapes. Dated approximately 1870-1919.
Dates
- approximately 1870-1919
Creator
- Hillers, John K., 1843-1925 (creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Condition restricted; permission to use items must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.
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.
Biographical / Historical
Jack Hillers (1843-1925) was a boatman, explorer, and photographer with the Powell Expedition in the 1870s down the Colorado River. He was also the chief photographer of the United States Geological Survey.
Extent
2 oversize boxes (2.6 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Gordon Griffin; 1991.
Appraisal
Photographs (Photograph Archives).
Processing Information
Processed; Anne Ashton; November 2022. Updated finding aid for DACS compliance and accuracy.
- Title
- Register of John K. Hillers glass transparencies
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Lucas J. Chehda
- Date
- 2012 March 23
- 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