Darrin Smith photograph collection
Scope and Contents
Divided between six folders and five CDs, the Darrin Smith photograph collection consists of 138 digital images and 120 physical items. The images primarily pertain to the history of Logan and Cache County. Several images of former members of the community, such as W. Bennie Jaycee, J. Vernon Cook, and Phil West, are noted throughout the collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1867-2010
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 Darrin Smith collection must be obtained from the Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Biographical Note
Darrin Smith is a longtime resident of Cache Valley and an enthusiast of local, LDS, and Utah history. He graduated in 1990 with a degree in Communications from Utah State University, after which he began collecting antiques, photographs, and other memorabilia related to his historical interests. He has authored two books, Logan Reflections: Photographs Then, Now and In Between and How Beautiful: A Pictorial History of the Logan LDS Temple. The publication of his second book led to the production of a DVD of the same title.
Extent
.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Abstract
Consisting of 138 digital images and 120 physical items including CDs, printed photographs, negatives, and other assorted items, this collection depicts the history of Logan, USU, and other surrounding areas.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Darrin Smith.
Processing Information
Processed in August of 2016
- Title
- Guide to the Darrin Smith photograph collection 1867-2010
- Author
- Finding aid/Register created by Emily Crumpton, revised by Heather Housley in 2025
- Date
- ©2016
- 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.
- 2025: Revised to simplify finding aid structure
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