Peter Schmid photograph collection

Peter Schmid photograph collection, 1991-1995

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Schmid, Peter F., 1964-
Title: Peter Schmid photograph collection
Dates: 1991-1995 (inclusive)
19911995
Quantity: 1 box, (0.25 linear ft.)
Collection Number: UUS_P0314
Summary: Color and black & white photographs taken by Peter F. Schmid. The subjects are historic sites and events from 1991 to 1995 of Cache Valley (Utah and Idaho). Included in this collection are photographs taken of the emptying of First Dam ca. 1992, road construction on U.S. Highway 89/91 at Dry Lake, and the restoration of St. John's Episcopal Church in 1994. Also housed are proof sheets of the Twin Lakes Canal Company tour, prints of the Lime Kiln north of Mantua, photographs of the plaques and sidewalk markers at Utah State University, and aerial shots of Cache Valley taken in 1993. Negatives are available for most of the photographs.
Repository: 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: Restrictions
Open to public research.
Languages: English.
Sponsor: Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Mr. Schmid is currently the visual resources archivist for the Providence Health System in Seattle, Washington.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This is a collection of 135 images and 183 35mm negatives taken by Peter F. Schmid. Mr. Schmid was the University Photograph Archivist at Utah State University from 1990 to 1999. These prints chronicle the history of Cache Valley, UT from 1991 to 1995. Included in this collection are photographs taken of the emptying of First Dam ca. 1992, and the restoration of St. John's Episcopal Church in 1994. Also housed are proof sheets of the Twin Lakes Canal Company tour, prints of the Lime Kiln north of Mantua, photographs of the plaques and sidewalk markers at Utah State University, and aerial shots of Cache Valley taken in 1993.

The collection is divided between the subjects of the various photographs. There are both color and black and white photographs. Negatives are available for most of the photographs and are housed in the last folder of the subject.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

It 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 Peter Schmid photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Peter Schmid photograph collection, 1991-1995. (P0314). Utah State University. Special Collections & Archives Department.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Arrangement: Topical.

Acquisition Information

Peter F. Schmid donated this collection in August 1999 to Utah State University Special Collections and Archives.

Processing Note

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

First Dam Emptied, and St. John's Church, 1992 - June 18, 1994Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1, Folder 1

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		01:01:01 a-d: First Dam Emptied (negative available for 01:01:01c in Fd. 2)	1992
		01:01:02: St. John's Episcopal Church interior brick cleaning	undated
		01:01:03: St. John's Episcopal Church roof restoration	undated
		01:01:04: St. John's Episcopal Church interior brick cleaning	undated
		01:01:05: St. John's Episcopal Church roof restoration	undated
		01:01:06: St. John's Episcopal Church roof restoration	undated
		01:01:07: St. John's Episcopal Church interior reinforcement	undated
		01:01:08: St. John's Episcopal Church interior brick cleaning	undated

Twin Lakes Canal Company Tour , undatedReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 1, Folder 2

46 black and white 35mm negatives.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		01:02:01: 35mm black and white proof sheet with 26 images, Twin Lakes Canal Company Tour	undated
		01:02:02: 35mm black and white proof sheet with 35 images, Twin Lakes Canal Company Tour	undated

Lime Kiln, North of Mantua , undatedReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 1, Folder 3

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		01:03:01: Lime Kiln, 1 mile north of Mantua in Dry Canyon, UT. Kiln built ca. 1892 and operated by John Sheffield of Brigham City for 10 years or more	April 19, 1993
		01:03:02: Lime Kiln	undated
		01:03:03: Interior of Lime Kiln	undated
		01:03:04: Close-up of bricks in Lime Kiln	undated
		01:03:05: Lime Kiln	undated
		01:03:06: Site of Lime Kiln	undated

Road Construction on U.S. Highway 89/91 , undatedReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 1, Folder 4

(all color prints, negatives available).

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		01:04:01: Road Construction on U.S. Highway 89/91 at Dry Lake in Dry Canyon, UT	undated
		01:04:02: Road Construction on U.S. Highway 89/91 at Dry Lake in Dry Canyon, UT	undated
		01:04:03: Road Construction on U.S. Highway 89/91 at Dry Lake in Dry Canyon, UT	undated
		01:04:04: Road Construction on U.S. Highway 89/91 at Dry Lake in Dry Canyon, UT	undated
		01:04:05: Road Construction on U.S. Highway 89/91 at Dry Lake in Dry Canyon, UT	undated
		01:04:06: Road Construction on U.S. Highway 89/91 at Dry Lake in Dry Canyon, UT	undated

USU Plaques and Sidewalk Markers, May 1995 Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1, Folder 5

all color prints, negatives available in Folder 6.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		01:05:01: Lund Hall Plaque	undated
		01:05:02: Family Life Building Plaque	undated
		01:05:03: Family Life Building	undated
		01:05:04: Old Main Plaque	undated
		01:05:05: President's House Plaque	undated

USU Plaques and Sidewalk Markers, May 1995 Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1, Folder 6

23 color 35mm negatives. all color prints, negatives available

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		01:06:01: Freshman 1925 sidewalk marker	undated
		01:06:02: Class 1923 Juniors sidewalk marker	undated
		01:06:03: Class 1924 Sophomores sidewalk marker	undated
		01:06:04: Bottom of Old Main Hill	undated
		01:06:05: "A" Day 1944	undated
		01:06:06: "A" Day 1941	undated