Nibley family photographs
Scope and Contents
The Nibley Family photograph collection consists of images of C.W. Nibley and his family during the late 1800s and early 1900s. There are also some photos of the Hatch family (from the Joseph Hatch and Florence Nibley line), and two VHS tapes showing the Nibley family while on vacations in Southern Utah and at family gatherings that was transferred from the original 16mm film. Some of the photographs (and the film) were duplicated and originals returned to the Nibley family.
Dates
- 1865-1942
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 Nibley family photographs must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Biographical Note
Charles Wilson Nibley (1849-1931) was born in Scotland, but moved to the United States in 1855. He lived with his family on a farm in Rhode Island before moving to Cache Valley in 1860. Charles became a prominent business man and entrepreneur of Cache Valley. He was employed by the Central Pacific Railroad as station manager and by the Utah Northern Railroad as general freight and passenger agent. He also found success in the lumber business when David Eccles,George Stoddard and he founded the Oregon Lumber Company. Later in life he became involved with both the Amalgamated Sugar Company and the Utah and Idaho Sugar Company. Nibley was also active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He became a General Authority, served as Presiding Bishop under President Joseph F. Smith, and served as a second counselor to President Heber J. Grant. His personal life revolved around his three wives, Rebecca Neibaur, Ellen Ricks, and Julia Budge, and the 24 children they would have.
Extent
3 boxes, (84 items) (2.6 linear ft.)
Abstract
Photographs and portraits mainly of Charles Wilson Nibley and his family during the late 1800s and early 1900s. There are also some photos of the Hatch family (from the Joseph Hatch and Florence Nibley line). Also included in the collection is a 16mm film transferred to VHS of various members of the Nibley family while on vacations in Southern Utah and at family gatherings.
Arrangement
Arrangement: Topical.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donations to the collection were made by Eastman Hatch, Nan Johnson, Jean Cannon Stringham, Barbara Richards, and other members of the Nibley Family.
Processing Information
Register completed by Camille Gooch, December 2000.
- Title
- Guide to the Nibley family photographs, 1865-1942
- Author
- Finding aid created by Camille Gooch, December 2000.
- 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 practicte 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