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Western Waters photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1563

Scope and Contents

The Western Waters photograph collection contains 1 box of black-and-white photograph prints of Utah industries.

Dates

  • 1940-1960

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

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

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Western Waters photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Historical Note

These prints were collected by Susan Salem in 2008 as part of her work on the Western Waters Digital Library (WWDL). While the WWDL focuses on water, these prints are adjacent to the subject of water, documenting the broader development of extractive industries and other industrial development in Utah in the twentieth century.

Extent

22 Items (1 box)

Abstract

Prints of western industrial sites and locations collected by Susan Salem in the summer of 2008 as part of her work on the Western Waters Digital Library project. Most are publicity shots from various industries, and many have handwritten or typed captions.

Arrangement

arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Susan Salem in 2008.

Related Materials

Western Waters Digital Library, http://westernwaters.org

Processing Information

Processed by Claire A. Kempa in 2021.

Creator

Title
Guide to the Western Waters photograph photograph collection, 1940-1960
Author
Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
Date
© 2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

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