Broberg Family photograph collection
Scope and Contents
The Broberg family photograph collection includes 52 images of extended family members and friends of John H. and Jane Broberg and one folder of unidentified portraits. Although many photographs are undated, the known dates range from 1897 to 1974. Included in the collection are studio portraits, cabinet cards, and snapshots of identified and unidentified individuals. In addition to photographs of family and friends, there are several scenic snapshots (including the World Flyers at Clover Field, a corralled herd of bison, a lady petting bears, a lady with a spinning wheel, and “B.L.’s Bathing Beauties Nudist Colony—Black Rock” float in 1934). The collection also includes unidentified members of the old Logan 10th Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The photographs in folder 4 are not identified and not individually numbered.
Dates
- Creation: 1897-1974
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 Broberg Family photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Biographical Note
John H. Broberg was born in Logan, Utah on June 7, 1914 to John C. and Ragnhild T. Broberg. He was a lifelong resident of Cache Valley. He graduated from Logan High School and Utah State University. He taught high school in Idaho before moving back to Cache Valley and teaching at South Cache and Sky View High School. Broberg coached basketball, track, and football. His teaching career was temporarily interrupted by service in the Army during World War II. He also served in many positions within the community and in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He passed away on July 30, 2003.
He married Jane Rasmussen on October 10, 1941 in the Logan LDS Temple. They were the parents of three children: Thomas J., Julie, and Carl Jed. Jane died in 2011.
Extent
1 box (.5 linear feet)
Abstract
The Broberg family photograph collection includes 52 images of extended family members and friends of John H. and Jane Broberg and one folder of unidentified portraits. Included in the collection are studio portraits, cabinet cards, and snapshots of identified and unidentified individuals. In addition to photographs of family and friends, there are several scenic snapshots (including the World Flyers at Clover Field, a corralled herd of bison, a lady petting bears, a lady with a spinning wheel, and “B.L.’s Bathing Beauties Nudist Colony—Black Rock” float in 1934).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Jane Broberg in 2003
Processing Information
Processed in November of 2011
- Title
- Guide to the Broberg Family photograph collection, 1897-1974
- Author
- Finding aid/Register created by Jake Vane
- Date
- ©2012
- 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
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