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US Forest Service photograph collection, 1910-1949

Overview of the Collection

Creator
United States--Forest Service--Intermountain Region.
Title
US Forest Service photograph collection
Dates
1910-1949 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 box, (.25 linear feet)
Collection Number
UUS_P0378
Summary
Consists of 94 black and white photographs and two negatives, taken from 1910 to 1949 with the majority from the 1920s, by the US Forest Service of Region 4. Included are images of recreation, landscape scenes, geological formations, Forest Service personnel, structures, towns, equipment, American Indians, and Forest Service projects. Most of the photographs were taken in the Cache, Wasatch, Sawtooth, and Fish Lake National Forests.
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
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Historical Note

These photographs document Region 4, started in 1910, of the US Forest Service, covering Utah, Nevada, Southern Idaho, and Western Wyoming.

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Content Description

Consists of 94 black and white photographs and two negatives, taken from 1910 to 1949 with the majority from the 1920s, by the US Forest Service of Region 4. Included are images of recreation, landscape scenes, geological formations, Forest Service personnel, structures, towns, equipment, American Indians, and Forest Service projects. Most of the photographs were taken in the Cache, Wasatch, Sawtooth, and Fish Lake National Forests.

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Other Descriptive Information

Many photographs were originally glued to envelopes. The excess was cut away from the photo for preservation. Photocopies are included of the original envelopes. The information in quotes is taken directly from the original caption. The original National Forest names are used in this register, but keep in mind that these names are probably different today.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the US Forest Service photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: USU_P0378; US Forest Service photograph collection; Photograph Collections Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations:USU_P0378, USUSCA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is loosely arranged according to the original Forest Service categories.

Location of Originals

Original images held by the US Forest Service.

Processing Note

Register completed by Natasha Black, January 2009.

Acquisition Information

Unknown.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Forest reserves--Great Basin--Photographs
  • Forest reserves--Idaho--Photographs
  • Forest reserves--Utah--Photographs

Corporate Names

  • United States--Forest Service--Intermountain Region--Photographs
  • United States--Forest Service--Officials and employees--Photographs

Geographical Names

  • Cache National Forest (Utah and Idaho)--Photographs
  • Dixie National Forest (Utah)--Photographs
  • Fishlake National Forest (Utah)--Photographs
  • Logan Canyon (Utah)--Photographs
  • Sawtooth National Forest (Idaho and Utah)--Photographs
  • Wasatch National Forest (Utah and Wyo.)--Photographs

Occupations

  • Outdoor recreation--Great Basin--Photographs
  • Outdoor recreation--Idaho--Photographs
  • Outdoor recreation--Utah--Photographs
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