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Cache Chamber of Commerce photographs and films.

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_P0404

Scope and Contents

The materials in this collection have been divided into three boxes: Popular Parades and Miscellaneous Activites of the Chamber, Cache Chamber of Commerce’s Presidents, and Cache Chamber of Commerce's Films. The Cache Chamber Collection contains a variety of materials, primarily from the 1950s, aimed at promoting Cache Valley to tourists and businesses. It features roughly 160 unique photographs of parades organized in the region in 1939 and 1940, and historic films designed to sponsor tourism to the valley. The parade photographs provide insights into the region’s economy and fashion prior to World War II. The films display how the valley was marketed to businesses and tourists during the 1950s and they also document the Chamber of Commerce's concern with Communism at the onset of the Cold War. The collection also features various portraits of Chamber of Commerce’s presidents from 1943 to 2000.

Dates

  • 1939-2000

Language of Materials

Material in English

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Cache Chamber of Commerce Photograph and Film Collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Historical Note

The Cache Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization of businesses that promotes the advancement of commercial, financial, educational, and civic interests in Cache Valley. The organization’s mission is to improve standards of living by supporting the local economy. Utah State University preserves this collection because it illustrates specific regional issues that the Chamber of Commerce addressed during the 1950s. The collection provides information on Cache Valley’s economic growth and desire to expand by attracting new immigrants. It also provides insights into famous old businesses and popular entertainment in the region.

Extent

3 Boxes (1.75 linear feet)

Abstract

The Chamber of Commerce Photograph and Film Collection consists of three boxes with five 16mm motion picture reels, as well as prints and newspaper articles mostly originating from the 1950s. Photographs from this collection document social and public events,organizational meetings and buildings. Numerous photographs feature the 1939 and 1940 Pioneer Day and Independence Day parades organized in Cache Valley. Other images display Cache Chamber of Commerce’s presidents from 1970 to 2001. Four films sponsor tourism and recreational activities in Cache Valley during the 1950s. These films show scenic views of Cache Valley’s mountains and their history, and several examples of industries and entertainment in the region. One film, produced by the National Chamber of Commerce, features Capitalist propaganda during the 1950s.

Custodial History

The Chamber of Commerce Photograph and Film Collection was donated by Bobbie Corey on July 25, 2001.

Existence and Location of Copies

USU Special Collections and Archives also preserves a duplicate of Box 1, Folders 3-4.

Processing Information

Processed in January 2015

Title
Guide to the Cache Chamber of Commerce photographs and films, 1939-2000
Author
Finding aid/Register created by Olga Casaretti
Date
2015
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 aid encoded in English.
Sponsor
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008

Revision Statements

  • 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)