Maxwell D. Cohn photograph collection
Scope and Contents
The Maxwell D. Cohn collection consists mainly of photographs Cohn took while he was attending the Agricultural College of Utah in Logan, Utah between 1901 and 1902. These images (some of which were probably not taken by him) are excellent early illustrations of class-room scenes, cadet activities, scenic shots, and social events at the ACU. Most of the other photographs date from 1895 to 1905 and are of friends and relatives, Logan Canyon, the Hercules Power Company, Salt Lake City, and outdoor scenes from his family’s ranch near Arimo, Idaho.
Researcher note: Some of the photographs have faded but most are in good condition. Photographs 3:01:01-3:09:04 are located in box 2 (there is no box 3).
Dates
- Creation: 1880-1950
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1901-1902
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Restrictions
Open to public research.
Copyright
It 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 Maxwell D. Cohn photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Biographical Note
Maxwell D. Cohn was born on December 10, 1881, in Malad, Idaho. Maxwell was the son of Meyers and Sarah Gumpert Cohn, both of German origin, who migrated to the United States in their late teenage years. Records show that Maxwell attended Utah Agricultural College in 1901 and 1902 under the classification of Special Student. Cohn loved to hunt and fish and this is reflected in the many outdoor photographs of the collection. Maxwell took care of the family ranch in Idaho and was involved with the Idaho Cattlemen's Association (serving as president between 1935 and 1940) and the National Cattlemen's Association. After selling the ranch, he became superintendent of the Lava Hot Springs resort. He died, having never married, on September 5, 1965, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Extent
2 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)
Abstract
Mainly photographs taken by Cohn while attending the Agricultural College of Utah in Logan, Utah between 1901 and 1902, images of friends and relatives, and outdoor scenes from his families ranch near Arimo, Idaho. The collection contains a variety of images of the ACU including class-room scenes, cadet activities, scenic shots, and social events. Other photographs of interest are of Logan Canyon (Logan, Utah), the Hercules Power Company (Logan, Utah), and Salt Lake City, Utah. Also contains family photographs not taken by Cohn.
Arrangement
Photographs arranged numerically by assigned image number.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given to Bernice Hirschman Tumen, who donated them to USU Special Collections.
Processing Information
Register completed by Camille Gooch, February 2001.
- Title
- Guide to the Maxwell D. Cohn photograph collection, 1880-1950
- Author
- Finding aid created by Camille Gooch
- Date
- ©2008
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding guide is in English in Latin script.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Revision Statements
- April 25, 2008: Template information was updated to reflect Utah Manuscript Association best practices.
- 2009: Template information was updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines.
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