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Franklin Davis Thatcher photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_P0554

Scope and Contents

The Franklin D. Thatcher photograph collection consists of 92 images from Cache Valley, Logan, River Heights, Utah State University, and Ogden taken by Franklin D. Thatcher, 1878-1965. The individuals in the pictures include members of Franklin Thatcher's family such as his wife Hannah and sons Theodore, Lynn, and David Thatcher.

Dates

  • 1900-1930

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 Franklin Davis Thatcher photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Biographical Note

Franklin (Frank) Davis Thatcher was born on February 20, 1878, in Logan, Utah. His parents were John B. and Sarah Davis Thatcher. His mother raised him the majority of the time as his father lived with his first family in Idaho. Frank was schooled in Logan and attended the Agricultural College of Utah (now Utah State University) earning a certificate in mechanic arts and later a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture/Agronomy. He also received a Certificate of High School Grade authorizing him to teach in Utah public schools. He taught high school in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Logan, Pocatello and Richmond, and also mechanical arts at USU. It was here he met Hannah Mathews, a student from Benson. They married and had three sons, Theodore (Ted), Lynn, and David. Frank was a skilled carpenter, dog trainer, farmer, and also enjoyed photography. He and his wife purchased a home in River Heights in 1920 and lived there the majority of their married lives. He died on March 31, 1965, and was buried in the Logan City Cemetery.

Extent

1 box (.5 linear feet)

Abstract

The Franklin D. Thatcher photograph collection consists of 92 images of Cache Valley, Logan, River Heights, Utah State University, and Ogden taken by Franklin D. Thatcher (1878-1965). The individuals in the pictures include Thatcher's family such as his wife Hannah,and his sons Theodore (Ted), Lynn, and David Thatcher.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Kathy Thatcher of Graham, Washington

Processing Information

Processed in May of 2014

Title
Guide to the Franklin Davis Thatcher photograph collection, 1900-1930
Author
Finding aid/Register created by Daniel Davis
Date
©2014
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

  • May 25, 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

Contact:
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)