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Peter Schmid photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_P0314

Scope and Contents

This is a collection of 135 images and 183 35mm negatives taken by Peter F. Schmid. Mr. Schmid was the University Photograph Archivist at Utah State University from 1990 to 1999. These prints chronicle the history of Cache Valley, UT from 1991 to 1995. Included in this collection are photographs taken of the emptying of First Dam ca. 1992, and the restoration of St. John's Episcopal Church in 1994. Also housed are proof sheets of the Twin Lakes Canal Company tour, prints of the Lime Kiln north of Mantua, photographs of the plaques and sidewalk markers at Utah State University, and aerial shots of Cache Valley taken in 1993.

The collection is divided between the subjects of the various photographs. There are both color and black and white photographs. Negatives are available for most of the photographs and are housed in the last folder of the subject.

Dates

  • 1991-1995

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 Peter Schmid photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Biographical Note

Mr. Schmid is currently the visual resources archivist for the Providence Health System in Seattle, Washington.

Extent

1 box (0.25 linear ft.)

Abstract

Color and black & white photographs taken by Peter F. Schmid. The subjects are historic sites and events from 1991 to 1995 of Cache Valley (Utah and Idaho). Included in this collection are photographs taken of the emptying of First Dam ca. 1992, road construction on U.S. Highway 89/91 at Dry Lake, and the restoration of St. John's Episcopal Church in 1994. Also housed are proof sheets of the Twin Lakes Canal Company tour, prints of the Lime Kiln north of Mantua, photographs of the plaques and sidewalk markers at Utah State University, and aerial shots of Cache Valley taken in 1993. Negatives are available for most of the photographs.

Arrangement

Arrangement: Topical.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Peter F. Schmid donated this collection in August 1999 to Utah State University Special Collections and Archives.

Processing Information

Register completed by Sarah Langsdon, September 1999, and modified by Daniel Davis, January 2004.

Title
Guide to the Peter Schmid photograph collection, 1991-1995
Author
Finding aid created by Sarah Langsdon, September 1999, and modified by Daniel Davis, January 2004.
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

  • 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

Contact:
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)