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Oliver A. Jenson photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_P0357

Scope and Contents

The Oliver A. Jenson Collection consists of 32 images, including portraits of Hans Jacob Christiansen and his descendants, as well as photographs of family and friends of LaNorma J. King, who was the daughter of Oliver A. Jenson, and great-granddaughter of Hans Jacob (H.J.) Christiansen. There are also photographs of Oliver A. Jenson working with cement mixing crews in and around Logan, Utah, as well as a photograph of a fourth grade class at the Webster School in 1926.

Dates

  • Creation: 1848-1937

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 Oliver A. Jenson photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Biographical Note

Oliver Adams Jenson was born December 8, 1890, in Logan Utah, to Joseph Christenson Jenson and Elizabeth Ann Adams. Oliver was born with a twin sister, Hazel, who died a year later due to whooping cough. In 1893, Elizabeth Adams and another set of twins died during childbirth. Oliver's father, Joseph, then married Alice Girdlestone Smith in 1899 and moved to Arbon Valley Idaho in 1907. The Jensons went on to have a large family while working the farm in Idaho. Oliver A. Jenson married Thelma Vivian Blanchard January 11, 1916 in Ogden Utah. Thelma was the daughter of Elizabeth Dagmar Christiansen and the granddaughter of Han Jacob Christiansen. The Haroldsen family comes from Elise Anne Haroldsen, who was the wife of Hans Jacob Christiansen. Elise Haroldsen's father was Christopher Haroldsen of Norway.

Extent

1 box (0.25 linear ft.)

Abstract

Thirty-two photographic images, including portraits of Hans Jacob Christiansen, Christian Marinus Peterson, and Christopher Haroldsen and family; as well as photographs of family and friends of LaNorma J. King (Oliver A. Jenson's daughter). There are also photographs of Oliver A. Jenson working with cement mixing crews in and around Logan, Utah, some 1937 photographs of Dan Berg camping at Round Mountain, Nevada, roping cattle, and a photograph of a fourth grade class at the Webster School in 1926.

Arrangement

Organized numerical by photo number.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The photographs in this collection were donated to Special Collections and Archives in 2006 by Karen Andreasen, Oliver A. Jenson's granddaughter.

Processing Information

Register completed by Jessica Alexander, January 2007.

Title
Guide to the Oliver A. Jenson photograph collection, 1848-1937
Author
Finding aid created by Jessica Alexander, January 2007.
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)