Dewitt/Palmer family photograph collection
Scope and Contents
The DeWitt/Palmer Family photograph collection consists of 104 photographs copied out of an old family photo album. This album was loaned to the division by Erin Palmer of Logan, a descendant, in 1993 or 1994. As it turned out, not every photograph was copied out of the album. The information in this register is taken from captions penned onto the original prints.
The photographs date from the 1870s until the 1930s, and consist mainly of snapshots of the family. Included are recreation shots taken in Logan Canyon (including fishing, hunting, and skiing) and of Soda Springs. Some of the women's names may seem confusing, as there are photographs of them both before and after marriage (e.g., "Emma" appears both as Emma DeWitt and Emma Palmer, her married name).
Dates
- 1860-1950
- Majority of material found within 1870-1940
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 Dewitt/Palmer family photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Biographical Note
Aaron DeWitt (1833-1923) was among the first settlers of Logan in 1859. He was a prominent early businessman and farmer and apostated from the LDS Church around 1873. He was involved with the founding of the St. John's Episcopal Church and running a bakery in Logan. In 1860 he married Sarah Jenkins and the couple had two children, Hyrum James and Emma Irene Griffith DeWitt (who died shortly after birth).
Extent
1 box (.25 linear ft.)
Abstract
The DeWitt/Palmer Family photograph collection consists of 104 black & white photographs copied out of an old family photo album belonging to Erin Palmer, a descendant of the families. The photographs date from the 1870s to the 1930s (with a few dating to the 1940s) and consist mainly of portraits and snapshots of the family. Included are recreation shots taken in Logan Canyon (fishing, hunting, and skiing) and of Soda Springs, Idaho.
Arrangement
Arranged in numeric sequence according to Box, Folder, and Item
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The original photo album was loaned to Special Collections by Erin Palmer of Logan, Utah, in 1993-94, for the purpose of photographically copying the prints. Not every photograph was copied out of the album.
Processing Information
Register completed by Peter F. Schmid, May 1997, and revised by Daniel Davis, June 2006.
- Title
- Guide to the Dewitt/Palmer family photograph collection, 1860-1950
- Author
- Finding aid created by Peter F. Schmid, May 1997, and revised by Daniel Davis, June 2006.
- 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.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Revision Statements
- May 31, 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