Samuel Russell photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0783
Scope and Contents
Samuel and Isaac Russell were writers. Samuel is the author of, "An American Decimal System of Weights and Measures," and Isaac was the founder of, "The American Soldier," an early newspaper for servicemen. Isaac Russell was also a correspondent for the New York Times after the Spanish American War, 1898. This collection consists of images of Samuel Russell, his brother, Isaac Russell and his sister, Lucy. Four portraits span the life of Samuel. There are also four prints which emphasize Isaac Russell, detailing his involvement in the Spanish American War and part of his career as a writer.
Dates
- 1890-1919
Creator
- Russell, Samuel, 1878-1954 (Person)
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
.2 Linear Feet (1 archives box) : 8 items
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Samuel Russell photograph collection consists of images of Samuel Russell, his brother Isaac Russell, and sister Lucy Russell.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Mary Jane Freebairn.
Processing Information
Processed by Mary Ann Curtis in 2000.
- Journalism
- Literature
- Military
- Photographic prints
- Photographs
- Portrait photographs
- Publishers and Publishing
- Russell, I. K. (Isaac K.) -- Photographs
- Russell, Lucy -- Photographs
- Russell, Samuel, 1878-1954 -- Photographs
Creator
- Russell, Samuel, 1878-1954 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Samuel Russell photograph collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by Mary Ann Curtis.
- Date
- 2000 (last modified: 2018)
- 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