Physical materials, 1926-1935
Content Description
This collection contains the camera and 124 nitrate negatives of Roy Dunn, whose family owned and operated the Navajo Mountain Trading Post from the 1930s to the 1970s. The 3.5 x 2.5 inch negatives were originally housed in 3 indexed albums. More than half had been removed some time prior to accessioning, and the remainder were removed and housed in cold storage. The camera is a Kodak No. 2 Autographic Brownie and is accompanied by a brightly colored case, painted with Native-inspired designs.
The images in this collection depict scenery and archaeological sites in Arizona and Utah. Many include Roy alone or with friends and family. Locations most frequently pictured include Navajo Mountain, Rainbow Bridge, the Grand Canyon, Betatakin, Shonto, and surrounding areas.
Dates
- Creation: 1926-1935
Creator
- From the Collection: Dunn, Harry DeRoy , 1915-1940 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Nitrate negatives stored in cold storage require at least 24 hour advance notice before they can be accessed. Not other restrictions on access, except these materials are not available through interlibrary loan.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (2 boxes - 1 in cold storage)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
scweb@usu.edu