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Edward Hunter photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0027

Scope and Contents

The Edward Hunter photograph collection consists almost entirely of nineteenth century albumen portraits. Many are of his own family and nearly all have been identified. This collection provides valuable examples of nineteenth century styles of dress.

Dates

  • 1880-1924

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.

Biographical Note

Edward Hunter was born on 22 June 1793 at Newton Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He served for seven years in the cavalry and three years as Delaware County Commissioner. He moved to Chester County and married Ann Standley in 1830. He was baptized into the LDS Church in 1840 and moved to Nauvoo. Hunter served as bishop of several wards, supervised emigration to Salt Lake City, and was called to be presiding bishop in 1851. He organized the tithing system and a system to aid the poor. Edward Hunter died in 1855.

Extent

81 Photographic Prints

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Edward Hunter photograph collection consists almost entirely of nineteenth century albumen portraits. Many are of his own family and nearly all have been identified. This collection provides valuable examples of nineteenth century styles of dress.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged topically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Lyman Hunter.

Separated Materials

See also the Edward Hunter papers (MS 0358) located in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Title
Guide to the Edward Hunter photograph collection
Author
Finding aid created by Mary Ann Curtis.
Date
2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Revision Statements

  • 2016: Finding aid revised and re-encoded by Margaret Benson.
  • 2022: Finding aid revised and re-encoded by Sara Davis.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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