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Hofinger Folding Kayak Company photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_ORA 033

Content Description

The subjects of the nitrate negatives are mostly individuals, campsites, and workplaces where folding kayaks are being used or assembled.

Dates

  • 1936-1940

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan. Nitrate negatives are housed in cold storage and will require 24 hour advance notice to access.

Conditions Governing Use

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



Permission to publish material from the Holfinger Folding Kayak Company photograph collection must be obtained from the

Daniel Davis and/or the Special Collections Section Head.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Consists of nitrate negatives of people using the Hofinger (Karl Hofinger) Folding Kayak Company of Chicago, Illinois. Images are from different states of people assembling and using the folding kayaks, and unidentified individuals from 1936 to 1940.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Andy Nettell at Stellar Books and Ephemera, ABAA.

Title
Guide to the Hofinger Folding Kayak Company photograph collection
Author
Finding aid written by Asher Bosworth and Daniel Davis
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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)