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Ariel Benson photograph collection.

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_P0471

Scope and Contents

The Ariel Benson photograph collection consists of USU images (fraternities and sororities, ROTC, sports, the T.U.B., student clubs and groups), Richmond, Utah images including businesses, Boy Scouts, Black and White Days, the 1962 earthquake, and images from Sky View/North Cache High School including sports, class reunions, musicals, glee club, cheerleaders, band, and choir. Also included are numerous individual studio portraits and wedding images from Benson's private business.

Dates

  • 1948-1993

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 Ariel Benson Photograph Collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Biographical Note

Ariel Benson (1929-2001) was a professional photographer and art teacher at Sky View High School. He obtained a bachelor's degree in art, specializing in photography, from USU. At USU he was on the staff of the Buzzer.

Extent

6 Boxes (3.0 linear feet)

Abstract

The Ariel Benson photograph collection consists of USU images (fraternities and sororities, ROTC, sports, the T.U.B., student clubs and groups), Richmond, Utah images including businesses, Boy Scouts, Black and White Days, the 1962 earthquake, and images from Sky View/North Cache High School including sports, class reunions, musicals, glee club, cheerleaders, band, and choir. Also included are numerous individual studio portraits and wedding images from Benson's private business.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by RaNae Randall in 2011.

Processing Information

Processed in Fall of 2011

Title
Guide to the Ariel Benson photograph collection, 1948-1993
Author
Finding Aid/Register created by Samantha Gregson
Date
©2011
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.

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)