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Highways of the Ancients photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0192

Scope and Contents

The title of this collection refers to an album containing pictures of petroglyphs that were photographed in Arizona. Detailed explanations of the drawings accompany many of the photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1900-1909

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.

Due to its archaeological content, this collection may or may not be restricted to PLPCO permit holders. If you are interested in this material and do not have a permit, certain information may be withheld. Additional consultation may be required.

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

160 Photographic Prints

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Highways of the Ancients photograph collection consists of an album containing photographs of petroglyphs in Arizona, some of which are accompanied by explanations of the drawings.

Title
Highways of the Ancients photograph collection
Status
Completed
Author
Finding Aid prepared by Mary Ann Curtis.
Date
2005
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

  • 2022: Revised by Sara Davis.
  • 2025: Finding aid revised by Special Collections staff to update Conditions Governing Access.

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