Lowry Nelson photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P0115

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Nelson is a rural sociologist, writer and author of "The Mormon Village." His research has been a valuable contribution to historians' understanding of Mormon communities. Nelson's photographs are predominately personal prints of himself and friends, but also include pictures of Utah towns such as Escalante, Provo, and Sunnyside during the 1920s.

Dates

1910-1930

Creator

Nelson, Lowry, 1893-1986 (Person)

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

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

1 Box

Additional Description

Abstract

The Lowry Nelson photograph collection contains portraits of Lowry Nelson and others, as well as photographs of various towns in Utah, particularly Escalante. Also included are materilas related to settlements in Brazil and Cuba.