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William Theron Barker photograph collection, 1925-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Barker, William Theron, 1910-1975.
- Title
- William Theron Barker photograph collection
- Dates
- 1925-1960 (inclusive)19251960
- Quantity
- 1 box, (.25 linear ft.)
- Collection Number
- UUS_P0123
- Summary
- The William Barker Photograph Collection consists of 29 selected black & white snapshots which were photographically copied out of an album that originally belonged to Mr. Barker. The images were taken from the 1920s to the 1940s and consist of views of the North Cache High School, football at the Agricultural College of Utah (now Utah State University), college student activities, and Logan Canyon. Also included are photos of football coaches George Nelson and E.L. "Dick" Romney, and Casper's Ice Cream.
- 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
William Theron Barker (1910-1975) of Newton, Utah attended Utah State University from 1929 to 1933 and graduated with a degree in Arts and Science. He was both a wrestler and a football player at the college.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The William Barker Photograph Collection consists of 29 select snapshots which were copied out of an album that originally belonged to Mr. Barker. The images were taken from the 1920s to the 1940s and consist of views of the North Cache High School, football at the Agricultural College of Utah (now Utah State University), college student activities, and Logan Canyon. Also included are photos of football coaches George Nelson and E.L. "Dick" Romney, and Casper's Ice Cream. The album was loaned for copying by Ailene Culmsee in October of 1993.
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 William Theron Barker photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
William Theron Barker photograph collection, 1925-1960. (P0123). Utah State University. Special Collections & Archives Department.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Snapshots, 1925-1949Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 1
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
1:01:01-04: North Cache High School track team on the
field, Richmond, Utah |
undated | ||
1:01:05-06: Crowd in Romney Stadium, Agricultural College
of Utah, Logan |
undated | ||
1:01:07: Marching band on playing field, A.C.U. "Aggies"
game at Denver, Colorado |
undated | ||
1:01:08: Football team and coaches at the Logan train
depot |
undated | ||
1:01:09-11: Barker and girlfriend standing outside the
North Cache High School, Richmond, Utah |
undated | ||
1:01:12: Portrait, George "Doc" Nelson |
undated | ||
1:01:13: "Aggie" football coach E.L. "Dick"
Romney |
undated | ||
1:01:14: A football scrimmage |
undated | ||
1:01:15: E.L. "Dick" Romney being hooded to receive his
honorary Ph.D. at Utah State University in |
1960 | ||
Snapshots, 1925-1939Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 2
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
1:02:01-02: Delta Kappa Theta horse-drawn wagon in front of
St. John's Episcopal Church as the corner of 100 No. and 100 E.,
Logan |
undated | ||
1:02:03: Two A.C.U. students with beanie
caps |
undated | ||
1:02:04-06: Students outside of Casper's ice cream,
Richmond, Utah |
undated | ||
1:02:07: "Ukelele Ike." |
undated | ||
1:02:08: Group with their car, possibly in Logan Canyon |
1930 | ||
1:02:09-10: Woman hamming for the camera, possibly in Logan
Canyon |
undated | ||
1:02:11: Woman on beach in front of Saltair
pavilion |
undated | ||
1:02:12-14: Football coach George Nelson and others,
unidentified location |
undated | ||
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Student activities--Utah--Photographs.
Personal Names
- Barker, William Theron, 1910-1975--Photographs.
Corporate Names
- North Cache High School (Richmond, Utah)--Photographs.
- Utah State University--Football--Photographs.
- Utah State University--History--Photographs.
- Utah State University--Sports--Photographs.
- Utah State University--Students--Photographs.
Geographical Names
- Cache Valley (Utah and Idaho)--History--Photographs.
Finding aid created by Peter Schmid, May 1997, and
revised by Daniel Davis, July 2006.
2008
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