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George H. Robinson photograph collection, 1896-1916
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Robinson, George Henry, 1868-1950.
- Title
- George H. Robinson photograph collection
- Dates
- 1896-1916 (inclusive)18961916
- Quantity
- 1 box, (1.5 linear ft. )
- Collection Number
- UUS_P0272
- Summary
- Five oversized group portraits, all but one of which include George H. Robinson in the image. The photographs show LDS missionaries to England, female members of the LDS Church in England, and the 10th Session of the Utah House of Representatives (1916).
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Restrictions
Open to public research.
- Languages
- English.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
George H. Robinson (1868-1950) was a resident of Laketown in Rich County, Utah where he owned and operated a mercantile store. He was a missionary to England in 1896 and 1897 and he served as Laketown's ward bishop from 1905 to 1934. He also served as the Rich County Superintendent of Education from 1903 to 1905, and as a member of the school board from 1917 to 1935.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of five oversized group portraits which (aside from 1:03) include George H. Robinson in the image. The photographs show LDS missionaries to England, female members of the LDS Church in England, and the 10th Session of the Utah House of Representatives (1916). All but one photograph by W.H. Parkinson, West Bowling, Bradford.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
CopyrightIt is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Utah State University Libraries, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.
Permission to publish material from the George H. Robinson photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
George H. Robinson photograph collection, 1896-1916. (P0272). Utah State University. Special Collections & Archives Department.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | 1:01: LDS Missionaries in England, George H. Robinson, eighth from left in second row, Photo by W.H. Parkinson, West Bowling, Bradford, taken about | 1896-1897 |
| 1 | 1:02: LDS Missionaries in England, George H. Robinson, first on left in front row, Photo by W.H. Parkinson, West Bowling, Bradford, taken about | 1896-1897 |
| 1 | 1:03: Lady members of the LDS Church in England, Photo by W.H. Parkinson, West Bowling, Bradford, taken about | 1896-1897 |
| 1 | 1:04: LDS Missionaries in England, George H. Robinson, fifth from the left in the second row, Photo by W.H. Parkinson, West Bowling, Bradford, taken about | 1896-1897 |
| 1 | 1:05: George H. Robinson - member of legislature - 10th Session of The House of Representatives, State of Utah. Photo by Wiggins & Frost | 1916 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Legislators--Utah--Photographs.
- Mormon missionaries--England--Photographs.
- Mormon women--England--Photographs.
Personal Names
- Robinson, George Henry, 1868-1950--Photographs.
Corporate Names
- Utah. Legislature--Photographs.
Finding aid created by Daniel Davis, April 2008.
2008
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