Cardon Family photograph collection, 1950-1970

Overview of the Collection

Title
Cardon Family photograph collection
Dates
1950-1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 box, (.5 linear feet)
Collection Number
UUS_P0541
Summary
This photograph collection consists of images associated with the Bluebird Restaurant and Bluebird Candy Company in Logan, Utah, and the family of O. Guy Cardon.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Bluebird, a candy, ice cream and soda fountain store was founded in Logan, Utah in 1914 by O. Guy Cardon, M.N. Neuberger, and Julius Bergsjo. Originally located at 12 West Center Street, the Bluebird Resturant moved to a new building in 1923 at 19 North Main Street. The Bluebird manufactures its own candies at the Bluebird Candy Company located at 75 West Center Street.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Cardon Family photograph collection consists of 155 images related to the Bluebird Restaurant and Bluebird Candy Company in Logan, Utah and the O.Guy Cardon family. Images show food preparation, banquets, candy-making, and displays and postcards. Also included are images of Merlin Olsen Park, the Logan LDS Temple, Joanie Jacobsen (head waitress at the Bluebird), and social functions and activities of the Logan Rotary and Country Club.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

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

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

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: USU_P0541; Bluebird Restaurant photograph collection;Photograph Collections Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations:USU_P0541, USUSCA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

Processed in June of 2013

Acquisition Information

Donated by Alice Crockett in November, 2012

Related Materials

Cardon Family manuscript collection, MSS Coll 481

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Cardon Family photgraph collection, 1950-1960Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
1:01:01-1:01:56: Cardon Family photgraph collection
Images include: Joanie Jacobsen, candy making demonstration, The Bluebird restaurant, The Bluebird candy store, Bluebird restaurant postcards, Bluebird displays, Roning banquet Buck a Month, Bluebird freight delivery.
1950-1960

Clubs and Social Functions, 1950-1960Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 2
1:02:01-1:02:25: Clubs and Social Functions
Images include: Joanie Jacobsen, J Elane Hagwards, Bob Griffiths, Roy Wilson, centennial celebration, Logan Golf and Country Club, Rotary Club convention.
1950-1960

Merlin Olsen Central Park, 1950-1960Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 3
1:03:01-1:03:36: Merlin Olsen Central Park
Images include: stills of Merlin Olson Central Park, stills of various parks in and around Logan.
1950-1960

Logan LDS Temple, 1950-1960Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 4
1:04:01-1:04:10: Logan LDS Temple
Images include: various stills of the Logan LDS Temple and surrounding area
1950-1960

USU Campus, 1950-1960Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 5
1:05:01-1:05:17: USU Campus
Images include: various stills of the Logan Utah State University campus
1950-1960

Miscellaneous Pictures of Logan, 1950-1960Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 6
1:06:01-1:06:11: Miscellaneous Pictures of Logan
Images include: various stills of the Logan Utah, ariel shots of Logan, students learning aspects of range management.
1950-1960

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Clubs--Utah--Logan--Photographs.
  • Confectionery--Utah--Logan--Photographs.
  • Parks--Utah--Logan--Photographs.

Geographical Names

  • Logan (Utah)--Photographs.
  • Merlin Olsen Central Park (Logan, Utah)--Photographs.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Black-and-white photographs.
  • Color photographs.
  • Photographic postcards.