Overview of the Collection
Content DescriptionThis collection contains images of the First Presbyterian Church of Logan including its members, ministry, activities, meetings, trips, worship services, other Presbyterian churches. The collection spans from 1921 through the early 1990s. Very few of the people in the photographs are identified. This collection centers around life within the First Presbyterian Church in Logan. The collection begins with a box of photographs and snapshots which depict the church members and their interaction as a congregation. Box 1 also contains three tintypes of early members of the faith in the Cache Valley area. Box 2 contains a notebook of slides which covers similar material. The earliest images in this box are from 1956 and they continue through the 1980s. Boxes 3 through 7 contain oversized photographs. There are a total of 717 individual images in this collection, black-and-white silver gelatin prints, and color snapshots, 25 cm. x 37 cm. and smaller, and 472 slides. Framed photographs are maintained in their original frames and are housed in acid free boxes. Loose photographs are maintained in acid free folders which are also housed in acid free boxes. Slides have been placed in protective acid-free sleeves and organized in a binder. Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access : Restrictions
Open to public research. Acetate and color negatives (01:08:01-06, 01:09:01, 01:11:05-06, 01:11:09-11, 01:11:16-17, 01:14:06-07, 01:27:01, and 01:39:06) have been removed to cold storage box 29. Patrons must request to view these negatives 3 hours in advance. Restrictions on Use : CopyrightIt is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Utah State University Libraries, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright. Permission to publish material from the First Presbyterian Church of Logan collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head. Alternative Forms Available :View selected digitized images from the First Presbyterian Church of Logan collection. Preferred Citation :First Presbyterian Church of Logan collection, 1920-1995. (P0132). Utah State University. Special Collections & Archives Department. Administrative Information
Arrangement :
The photos in this collection are arranged chronologically by topic. Some of the major topics include church members, functions, services, as well as views of the church building itself. This collection also contains numerous slides which are arranged in a similar fashion. Where necessary, size was a factor in the organization of the photographs. Detailed Description of the CollectionThis folder contains three tintypes, presumably of early members of the Presbyterian faith in Cache Valley. Two of the pictures are of men and one of women. There are two individuals portrayed in each image.
This folder contains several photographs of the residence of a member family, the Pillsburys.
This folder contains a photograph of the old wooden church building and congregation taken on Easter Sunday of 1921. The entire congregation is posed in front of the chapel.
This folder contains two photographs of church members in the 1940s. One is a wallet-sized portrait of a young woman, and the other appears to be a portrait of a quartet (two men and two women) taken on the grounds of the church itself.
This folder contains several photographs of the church taken circa 1940s. Three of the photos are evening/night shots highlighting the Christmas cross and wreath displayed on the exterior of the building. The other two photographs are daytime photographs of the church.
This folder contains several copies of an 8x10 winter-time photograph taken of the church's exterior.
This folder contains several photographs of the wedding ceremony and celebration of two congregation members in the early 1950s. Also included is an engagement portrait of the couple.
This folder contains several photos of the celebration held in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Presbyterian Church in Logan. Highlighted are the cake in honor of the occasion as well as visiting clergy and dignitaries at the formal celebration.
This folder contains two photographs of banquets held for various occasions at the church. (One of these occasions is specified on the photograph as a dinner for American and international college students which was held on November 23, 1958.)
This folder contains three snapshots of the church choir performing at various services. Two of the photos are in black and white with one in color.
This folder contains several photographs of the Presbyterian church building. All of the photos are in black and white, and show the church from various angles and vantage points.
This folder contains various snapshots and photographs of groups within the general congregation of the church.
This folder contains a photograph of an unidentified building, presumably the residence of a member or clergy.
This folder contains several photographs of the Presbyterian church building. The photos are in black and white, four of which include members of the congregation.
This folder contains one photograph each of the Presbyterian Community Church of Preston, Idaho, and the Presbyterian Church of Orenco, Oregon. Both photographs are in black and white.
This folder contains photographs of various activities held by the church for the primary-age children of the congregation. All of the photos are in black and white and are approximately 2"x2" in size.
This folder contains two black and white photographs of church choirs during the 1960s. One is a group portrait and one was taken during a church service.
This folder contains misc. black and white photographs of various congregation members. The majority of the photographs are snapshots.
This folder contains black and white snapshots of various church worship services during the 1960s.
This folder contains several black and white snapshots of the worship services held on April 18, 1965.
This folder contains several black and white snapshots of various church functions which were held on April 18, 1965.
This folder contains several black and white snapshots of various church functions which were held on April 18, 1965.
folder contains several black and white snapshots of various church functions which were held on April 18, 1965.
This folder contains several black and white snapshots of various church functions which were held on April 18, 1965.
This folder contains several black and white snapshots of various church functions which were held on April 18, 1965.
This folder contains one black and white snapshot of the residence of Reverend Bill Daat of Orenco, Oregon.
This folder contains several color photographs of the organ and pulpit inside the Presbyterian Church building.
This folder contains several color snapshots of various worship services held at the church. Included are snapshots of a special banner service held in May of 1978.
This folder contains several color photographs of functions and programs put on by the church throughout the 1970s.
This folder contains two black and white photographs of church choirs during the 1970s.
This folder contains several photographs (both black & white and color) of various congregation members. Included is a photograph of the Reverend Miner Bruner standing at the entrance of the church building.
This folder contains several color snapshots of various functions and gatherings held at the church.
This folder contains several black and white snapshots of various functions and gatherings held at the church.
This folder contains three black and white snapshots taken during an activity held for the primary-age children of the congregation.
This folder contains several black & white (along with one color) snapshots of various members of the congregation.
This folder contains four black and white snapshots of activities held for the primary-age children of the congregation in May of 1975.
This folder contains several black and white snapshots of functions and gatherings held at the church in May of 1975.
This folder contains several black and white snapshots of worship services held at the church in May of 1975.
This folder contains several black and white photographs of the services and activities held during "Centennial Sunday" (September 18, 1978) in honor of the hundredth anniversary of the establishment of the Presbyterian church in Logan.
This folder contains several black and white snapshots of congregation members taken in January of 1980.
This folder contains one black and white snapshot taken of the front of the church building in January of 1980.
This folder contains four color photographs of congregation families, three of which are in the form of greeting cards to the Reverend and Mrs. Bruner.
This folder contains several color photographs of various church functions and activities throughout the 1980s.
This folder contains color photographs of church worship services held in September of 1981 and April of 1985.
This folder contains several black and white photographs of Reverend Doug Allington's Mariners meeting held in March of 1985.
This folder contains several wallet-size color photographs of congregation members. These photos appear to have been taken at the same time and place presumably for church records.
This folder contains several wallet-size color photographs of congregation members. These photos appear to have been taken at the same time and place presumably for church records.
This folder contains two photographs of newlywed couples with Reverend Bruner on their wedding day.
This folder contains one color snapshot of a congregation family at an activity in August of 1990.
This folder contains two misc. black and white photographs of Izar Martinez (Dean of Education at USU) rolling dough, ca. 1975.
This folder contains a mounted, black and white photograph of a mountain view. While this photograph is unidentified, it was also included among the collection photographs.
This box contains material similar to the previous box in slide form. Some of the highlights include: the church outing to Guinavah (Logan Canyon) in 1967, dedication services of 1956, the "Ladies Night" activities from 1961, religious illustrations, a trip to Northern California, church members from 1954-64, as well as different occasions involving Rev. and Mrs. Bruner. The majority of the slides are in color, with only a very few in black and white.
This box contains three framed black and white photographs. All three are in the same state as when they were received.
This box contains several oversized photographs, all of which are in black and white.
This box contains several oversized photographs (both in color and black & white) of various activities and functions held at the Presbyterian church. Many congregation members are featured in these photographs. which include: vacation Bible school, dedication ceremonies, banner services, youth activities, and the summer parade.
This box contains two framed, black and white photographs of the Presbyterian church congregation taken in front of the Church building. These photographs are in their original frames.
This box contains four black and white photographs as well as newspaper clippings and copies of printings that involve the Church.
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