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Myton family photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0569

Scope and Contents

The Myton family photo collection consists of Major H.P. Myton family. The collection is a revealing look into the United States government action into the lives of the Native American populace during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Detailed are U.S. Cavalry men at White Rocks Indian Agency/Reservation for the Ute Tribe. Some who came from nearby Fort Duchesne. Photographs are of everyday life for both U.S. military men and Ute people from the perspective of the photographer. The "Utelanders" photo album is the only one with a running narrative under each photograph presumably from the photographer. Comments are recorded in the register following. Albums and photographs are in deteriorating condition but very good considering their age. A special effort has been made by the Marriott Library Preservation deptartment to slow the effects of aging in this collection and considering the subject matter we ask that the patron exercise extreme respect and care for this collection.

Dates

  • 1900-1920s

Creator

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

3.5 Linear Feet (4 archival boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Myton family photo collection consists of images of Major H.P. Myton's family. The collection is a revealing look into the United States government action into the lives of the Native American populace during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Arrangement

By folder and subject.

Processing Information

Processed by Photo Archives staff.

Creator

Title
Guide to the Myton family photograph collection
Author
Finding aid created by Sara Davis.
Date
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:
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