Virginia Nester photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0347
Scope and Contents
The Virginia Nester photograph collection contains photographs of the Bingham Canyon and the Utah Copper Mine located there. The photographs were taken in the early 1900s, presumably between 1915 and 1920.
Virginia Nester is a member of the Colyar Family who were involved in mining in Bingham Canyon.
A number of the photos are labeled "Todd-Photo" but the photographer's full name is not known.
Virginia Nester is a member of the Colyar Family who were involved in mining in Bingham Canyon.
A number of the photos are labeled "Todd-Photo" but the photographer's full name is not known.
Dates
- 1915-1920
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Extent
37 Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Virginia Nester photograph collection contains photographs of Bingham Canyon and the Utah Copper Company mine located there. Photographs document buildings, railroads, and mining activities.
Arrangement
The photos are arranged topically. Photo titles in quotes are taken verbatim from the photographs.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Virginia Colyar Nester in 1990.
Processing Information
Processed by Peter Schmid and Mark F. Anderson in 1991.
- Title
- Guide to the Virginia Nester photograph collection
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Peter Schmid.
- Date
- 1991
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu