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Willard Flood photograph collection.

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_P0455

Scope and Contents

The Willard Flood photograph collection consists of eighteen images of the Willard, Utah flood of 1923 and the Parrish Creek flood of 1930 as well as erosion control efforts such as contouring. These images were likely part of an exhibit or display.

Dates

  • 1923-1970

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 Willard Flood photograph collectionSpecial Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Historical Note

Overgrazing, deforestation, and the loss of vegetation in the Wasatch Mountains led to erosion and contributed to periodic flooding. The Willard Flood occurred in August of 1923. Flood waters crashed down upon the town of Willard, leaving 155 acres covered in three feet of debris. Property damage was extensive; an estimated 75,000 to 85,000 dollars was lost in damage. The flood in Willard contained two main branches of flow, one that followed the stream bed, carrying most of the debris, and another that spread out over a larger area. Willard was not the disaster’s only casualty; other canyons along the Wasatch, most notably Farmington, experienced flooding as well.

Extent

1 box (1.5 linear feet)

Abstract

Eighteen images of the Willard, Utah flood of 1923 and the Parrish Creek flood of 1930 as well as erosion control efforts such as contouring. These images likely part of an exhibit or display.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Unknown.

Related Materials

Additional images of the Willard Flood can be found in P0527 and P0343.

Processing Information

Processed in December of 2019

Title
Guide to the Willard Flood photograph collection, 1923-1970
Author
Finding aid/Register created by Daniel Davis
Date
©2019
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)