Historic Photograph Collection
Scope and Content
This collection consists of solely of photographs that were either removed from manuscript collections or were orphan files.
Dates
- Creation: 1880 - 2000
Access
Unrestricted access.
Use
The Historic Photograph Collection is the physical property of the Gerald R. Sherratt Library, Southern Utah University. Literary rights, including copyright, may belong to the authors or their heirs and assigns. Please contact the library for information regarding specific use of this collection.
Historical Information
The American Southwest has a long standing tradition of habitation. From the earliest native inhabitants, to the Spanish Explorers, Mormon Pioneers and immegrants, each group has left an imprint on the land. The American Southwest is no home to a vast array of cultures, peoples and has an extensive history.
Extent
5.8 Linear Feet : 7 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by geographical area, as well as subject. The arrangement is as follows:
Series I. Cedar City
A. Agriculture (AG)
B. Aerial Views (AV)
C. Buildings
1. Commercial (BC)
2. Homes (BH)
3. Motels (BM)
4. Public (BP)
5. Restaurants (BR)
D. Churches (CH)
E. Community Organizations (CO)
F. Geographical Features (GF)
G. HA?
I. High School (HI)
J. Historic Monuments (HM)
K. History and Culture (HS)
L. Industry (IN)
M. Main Street, Cedar City (MA)
N. Mayors (MY)
O. People (PS)
Q. Recreation (RC)
R. Scenery (SE)
S. Schools (SC)
T. Transportation (TR)
U. Views (VI)
V. Iron County
1. Iron County Fair (FR)
2. Iron Springs (IS)
3. Lund (LU)
4. Paragonah (PA)
5. Parowan (PW)
Series II. Utah Counties
A. Washington
1. Schools (WAS-CE, WAS-MI, WAS-NE)
2. Pine Valley (WAS-PI)
3. Washington City (WAS-PS)
4. Rockville (WAS-RO)
5. Santa Clara (WAS-SC)
6. St. George (WAS-SG)
7. Silver Reef (WAS-SR)
8. Toquerville (TO)
9. Veyo (VE)
10. Zion (ZI)
Accession Information
This artifical collection was created in by several processed. The main two used were adding orphan items into this collection, as well as seperating donations by material type. When a collection was received, all photographs would be removed and added to this collection. Each photograph was then assigned a subject and image number.
Processing Information
This collection has been digitized and is available to search online. The physical images corresponde with the digitized versions. In March, 2025, items were removed from vertical file cabinets and put into boxes. Item order was retained during this process.
- Title
- Historic Photograph Collection
- Author
- Special Collections Staff
- Date
- 2025
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives Repository