A. Douglas Allen photograph collection, 1930-1950
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Allen, A. Douglas (Austin Douglas), 1914-2006.
- Title
- A. Douglas Allen photograph collection
- Dates
- 1930-1950 (inclusive)19301950
- Quantity
- 1 Box, (.25 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_P0476
- Summary
- The A. Douglas Allen Photo Collection consists of 126 black and white prints taken between 1930 and 1950. Included in the collection are snapshots of Allen's military training at Ft. Douglas in Salt Lake City, Utah; a Utah Agricultural College (now called Utah State University) sponsored engineering field trip to Washington, Oregon and California; various locations throughout Cache Valley including the Logan LDS Temple, and USU campus; and the Deer Creek Dam construction in Utah County.
- Repository
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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
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No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
A. Douglas Allen (1914-2006) was born in Hyrum, Utah on March 26, 1914 to Austin David and Georgia Obray Allen. He attended public school in Cache Valley and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Utah State Agricultural College in 1938. He went on to work for the Utah State Road Commission, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Geneva Steel Company, and Thiokol Chemical Company. He was also a successful dry-land and poultry farmer. He married Ruth Emma Hanks on June 23, 1939 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various church positions during his membership including bishop, temple worker, and Patriarch. Allen was also involved in city government by serving on the Hyrum City Council.
Content Description
The A. Douglas Allen Photo Collection consists of 126 black and white prints taken between 1930 and 1950. Included in the collection are snapshots of Allen's military training at Ft. Douglas in Salt Lake City, Utah; a Utah Agricultural College (now called Utah State University) sponsored engineering field trip to Washington, Oregon and California; various locations throughout Cache Valley including the Logan LDS Temple and USU campus; road projects; and the Deer Creek Dam construction in Utah County. Also included in the collection are personal documents consisting of a detailed work history, a resume, and an obituary.
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 A. Douglas Allen Photo Collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: USU_P0476; The A.Douglas Allen Photo Collection Photograph Collections Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_P0476, USUSCA.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Military Training at Ft. Douglas, SLC, Utah, 1931
Container: Box 1, Folder 1
8 photographsBlack and white silver gelatin prints
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Description: 1-01: View of Ft. DouglasDates: 1931Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-02: Road marchDates: 1931Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-03: Assembling tentsDates: 1931Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-04: Group photo, A. Douglas Allen third from leftDates: 1931Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-05: Road marchDates: 1931Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-06: Soldiers outside of tents awaiting inspectionDates: 1931Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-07: "A" Company group photo with hats onDates: 1931Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-08: "A" Company group photo with hats offDates: 1931Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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USAC Campus and Cache Valley, 1930-1939
Container: Box 1, Folder 2
22 photographsBlack and white silver gelatin prints of various locations around Cache Valley
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Description: 2-01: Intermountain High School Band, Professor A.R. McAllister conductingDates: 1933Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-02: Cows grazing in Logan, UtahDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-03: USAC classroom, sewing classDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-04: Snow covered road on USAC campusDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-05: View of Old MainDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-06: View of large tree near Old MainDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-07: View of Home Economics building and Ray B. West building from Old MainDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-08: View of Logan CanyonDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-09: View of trees and Old MainDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-10: Home Economics buildingDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-11: Southwest view of Old Main Hill showing stairs and landscapingDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-12: View of Old Main from the "Quad"Dates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-13: Graduation procession leaving the "Quad"Dates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-14: USAC LibraryDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-15: Close up view of entrance to the Home Economics building, two unidentified females seated on stepsDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-16: View of Administration building (Old Main) from Old Main HillDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-17: Home Economics cottageDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-18: Administration building postcardDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-19: Main entrance to Administration buildingDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-20: Aerial view of USAC campus; photographer: Louis V. OlsonDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-21: Home Economics buildingDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: 2-22: Aerial view of Logan, Utah; photographer Louis V. OlsonDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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USAC Engineering Student Trip, March 1938
Container: Box 1, Folder 3
14 photographsBlack and white silver gelatin prints, photos of various locations during a USAC engineering student field trip
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Description: 3-01: students boarding busDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: 3-02: Spokane, Washington (WA)Dates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: 3-03: Mason City near Grand Coulee Dam, WADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: 3-04: Concrete mixer at Grand Coulee DamDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: 3-05: West end of Grand Coulee DamDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: 3-06: Grand Coulee DamDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: 3-07: Bridge at Grand Coulee DamDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: 3-08: Government offices at Grand Coulee DamDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: 3-09: Canal trimmer and concrete placer, Roza Project, Yakima, WADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: 3-10: Dry falls at Grand Coulee DamDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: 3-11: Bench flume, Roza ProjectDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: 3-12: Grand Coulee DamDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: 3-13: Wall of Grand Coulee DamDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: 3-14: Model of Grand Coulee Dam, students in backgroundDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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USAC Engineering Student Trip, March 1938
Container: Box 1, Folder 4
11 photographsBlack and white silver gelatin prints, various locations during USAC engineering student field trip
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Description: 4-01: Roza Project, Yakima, WADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: 4-02: Roza Project, Yakima, WADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: 4-03: Portland, Oregon (OR)Dates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: 4-04: Clark Wilson Sawmill, ORDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: 4-05: Umpqua Bridge, ORDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: 4-06: Bonneville Dam, Portland, ORDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: 4-07: Coos Bay Bridge, ORDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: 4-08: Alsea Bridge, Waldport, ORDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: 4-09: Yaquina Bridge, Newport, ORDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: 4-10: Siuslan Bridge, Oregon Coast Highway, ORDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: 4-11: Shasta Dam site, Redding, California (CA)Dates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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USAC Engineering Student Trip, March 1938
Container: Box 1, Folder 5
16 photographsBlack and white silver gelatin prints, various locations during USAC engineering student field trip
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Description: 5-01: Oakland Airport, CADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: 5-02: Oakland Bridge and ferry, CADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: 5-03: Goat Island in San Francisco Bay, CADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: 5-04: Suspension of Oakland BridgeDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: 5-05: Unidentified bridge, CADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: 5-06: Golden Gate Bridge, CADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: 5-07: Ferry building, San Francisco, CADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: 5-08: Hydaulic lab, University of California (UC) in Oakland, CADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: 5-09: UC Oakland Stadium, CADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: 5-10: SS Mariposa (1932-1974), Los Angeles, CADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: 5-11: Treasure Island, CADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: 5-12: Construction of main building on Treasure Island, known as Building One, which was originally to be used as an airport terminal after the World's Fair; was used in the Steven Speilberg movie "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" as the Berlin Airport; currently it serves as the offices for a private apartment rental agencyDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: 5-13: Treasure Island, CADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: 5-14: Toll booth at Golden Gate BridgeDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: 5-15: Beneath the Golden Gate BridgeDates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: 5-16: Filter plant in Sacramento, CADates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Miscellaneous Photos of USAC Engineering Student Trip10 photographs
Black and white silver gelatin prints, includes candid snapshots of classmates, a group photo, and a stop at Donner Pass, Nevada
Dates: March 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 6 -
Road Projects, 1939
Container: Box 1, Folder 7
7 photographsblack and white silver gelatin prints, includes projects in Strawberry Valley, Spanish Fork, Utah and Deer Creek Dam in Provo, Utah; also candids of co-workers
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Description: 7-01: W.W. Clyde Construction Company water truck, man identified as "Charlie" near truck., Strawberry Valley, UTDates: 1939Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: 7-02: W.W. Clyde Construction camp, Deer Creek, UTDates: 1939Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: 7-03: W.W. Clyde construction bulldozer and unidentified vehicle, Harold Johnson foremanDates: 1939Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: 7-04: "Bishop Pickering going to church"Dates: 1939Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: 7-05: group photo, names listed on versoDates: 1939Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: 7-06: Construction equiptment owned by Ryber, Strong and Grant CorporationDates: 1939Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: 7-07: Ryberg, Strong and Grant gravel crusher, in Strawberry Valley, UtahDates: 1939Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Deer Creek Dam Construction, 1939 -1941
Container: Box 1, Folder 8
32 photographsBlack and white silver gelatin prints showing construction of the Deer Creek Dam in Provo, Utah, descriptions on verso or attached at bottom, 18 photographs loose, 14 attached to black paper backing, includes 3 panoramic prints
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Description: 8-01: Cut-off wall and trench at Deer Creek Dam, Provo CanyonDates: September 1939Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-02: Manufacturing and storing steel cages for pre-cast pipeDates: 1939-1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-03: Pouring 69 inch pre-cast concrete pipe at Pleasant Grove batching plant, Pleasant Grove, UTDates: July 1940Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-04: Special pre-cast collar for connection at spanDates: 1939-1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-05: Tipping pipe at plant, Pleasant Grove, UTDates: 1930-1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-06: Tipping and loading pipe on semi-trailer at pipe plantDates: 1939-1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-07: Transporting finished pipe to line with semi-trailer, contractor Carl B. Warren in charge of constructionDates: 1939-1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-08: Laying pipe in trenchDates: May 1940Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-09: hand tamping around pipe at beginning of back fillDates: 1939-1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-10: Twenty foot, 69 inch pipe being laid and back filledDates: 1939-1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-11: Sheeps foot roller compacting back fill over pipeDates: 1939-1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-12: Pipe laid by Carl B. Warren equiptment, to span structure with special pipe in place, note fine grade aheadDates: 1939-1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-13: placing concrete footings for pipe at road crossingDates: 1939-1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-14: Pre-cast bell in bulk head on span over drainage crossingDates: 1939-1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-15: "Guniting" steel span at drainage crossing using the Gunite processDates: 1939-1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-16: Bulk head and steel span at drainage crossingDates: 1939-1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-17: Deer Creek Dam and Provo RiverDates: 1939-1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-18: Deer Creek DamDates: 1939-1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-19: Deer Creek DamDates: September 1939Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-20: Grouting on Deer Creek DamDates: October 1939Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-21: Dee Adams finishing pipe and unbolting outside formDates: November 1940Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-22: Elliot Smith fixing bottom ring on cageDates: November 1940Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-23: Placing steel cage on inside formDates: November 1940Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-24: Looking north from station 900 showing pipe laying in trench before back filling had taken placeDates: September 1940Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-25: Fine grading showing bell holes for pipe before laying was startedDates: Spring 1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-26: Laying pipe towards span structureDates: May 1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-27: Placing special connection unit at span crossingDates: May 1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-28: Fill completed across the box culvert in the big draw, Fred Gentry on topDates: September 1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-29: Excavation of trench completed across big drawDates: July 1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-30: Panoramic view of Deer Creek Dam site and barrow pit areas, Provo River Project, Provo CanyonDates: October 1939Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-31: Panoramic view of Deer Creek Dam just as work was being resumedDates: Spring 1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: 8-32: Panoramic view of the completed Deer Creek DamDates: 1941Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Deer Creek Dam Construction, 1939-1941
Container: Box 1, Folder 9
6 photographsBlack and white silver gelatin prints showing construction of the Deer Creek Dam in Provo, Utah, descriptions on verso
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Description: 9-01: Engineering force on Salt Lake Aqueduct, top row (left to right): Lars Walker, Punk Shelton, Alex Wadley, Wayne McWhorter, Neil Murdock, bottom row: Tony Armstrong, Russell BordenDates: 1939-1951Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: 9-02: Finishing bells on concrete pipe and placing formsDates: November 1940Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: 9-03: Placing steam house on pipe after stripping itDates: 1938-1942Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: 9-04: View of completed Deer Creek Dam, all finished except for oiling of highway across crestDates: September 1941Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: 9-05: Deer Creek Dam showing front face after completion. Mt Timpanogos in backgroundDates: September 1941Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: 9-06: View of Deer Creek Dam before work was continued in the Spring of 1941, Mt. Timpanogos in the background, note spillway on rightDates: Spring 1941Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Personal Documents3 documents
Personal documents including employment history, resume and obituary
Dates: 1930-2008Container: Box 1, Folder 10
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Engineering students--Travel--West (U.S.)--Photographs
- Military education--Utah--Fort Douglas--Photographs
- Postcards--Utah--Logan--Specimens
- Roads--Utah--Design and contruction--Photographs
- School field trips--California--Photographs
- School field trips--Oregon--Photographs
- School field trips--Washington--Photographs
- Soldiers--Utah--Fort Douglas--Photographs
Personal Names
- Allen, A. Douglas (Austin Douglas), 1914-2006--Photographs
Corporate Names
- Utah State Agricultural College--Aerial views
- Utah State Agricultural College--Buildings--Photographs
- Utah State Agricultural College--Students--Photographs
Geographical Names
- Deer Creek Dam (Wasatch County, Utah)--Design and construction--Photographs
- Logan (Utah)--Aerial views--Photographs
- Cache Valley (Utah and Idaho)--Photographs
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