Briant H. Stringham photograph collection
Scope and Contents
The Briant H. Stringham Photograph Collection contains one box of approximately 202 photographs depicting both the public and private life of this Utah Statesman. Pictures range from Briant's college education at BYU in Provo, Utah, to his sheep-ranching days in Vernal and the Uintah Mountains, to his public service as a politician for the state of Utah. Interspersed throughout the photos of business and public service are pictures of family and recreation. Also included is an image of Stringham with President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Dates
- 1889-1983
- Majority of material found within ( 1940-1975)
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 Briant H. Stringham photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Biographical Note
Briant H. Stringham, also known throughout his life as "Bry" or "B.H.," was born in April of 1889 to Philip and Caroline Stringham in Ashley Valley (near Vernal), Utah Territory. As a young man, he attended BYU where he studied education, but after a brief teaching career he returned to his beloved Vernal to pursue sheep-ranching with his brother. This change of career led to success for Briant in the world of business where he not only raised and traded livestock, but also worked as the president of Hotel Vernal for eighteen years. The leadership skills and professional connections Briant acquired during this period would later benefit him as he served four terms as a legislator in the Utah House of Representatives, two terms as a state senator, and four terms as mayor of Vernal. Briant was an ardent advocate of conservation and land reclamation in the West, and both during and after his public service, he played an important role in the passage of such legislation as the Taylor Grazing Act and the development of the Colorado River Storage Project.
Extent
2 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)
Abstract
Approximately 202 photographs depicting both the public and private life of this Utah statesman. Pictures range from Briant's college education at BYU in Provo, Utah, to his sheep-ranching days in Vernal and the Uintah Mountains, to his public service as a politician for the state of Utah. Interspersed throughout the photos of business and public service are pictures of family and recreation. Also included is an image of Stringham with President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Arrangement
There is no particular order, chronological or otherwise, for photograph arrangement within the collection.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated in 1999 by Edna J. Stringham
Processing Information
These images were separated from the Briant H. Stringham Coll Mss 48. Register completed by Adam Dunn, December 2007.
- Title
- Guide to the Briant H. Stringham photograph collection, 1889-1983
- Author
- Finding aid created by Adam Dunn, December 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
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