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Franklin Davis Thatcher photograph collection, 1900-1930
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Thatcher, Franklin D. (Franklin Davis), 1878-1965.
- Title
- Franklin Davis Thatcher photograph collection
- Dates
- 1900-1930 (inclusive)19001930
- Quantity
- 1 box, (.5 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_P0554
- Summary
- The Franklin D. Thatcher photograph collection consists of 92 images of Cache Valley, Logan, River Heights, Utah State University, and Ogden taken by Franklin D. Thatcher (1878-1965). The individuals in the pictures include Thatcher's family such as his wife Hannah,and his sons Theodore (Ted), Lynn, and David Thatcher.
- 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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No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Franklin (Frank) Davis Thatcher was born on February 20, 1878, in Logan, Utah. His parents were John B. and Sarah Davis Thatcher. His mother raised him the majority of the time as his father lived with his first family in Idaho. Frank was schooled in Logan and attended the Agricultural College of Utah (now Utah State University) earning a certificate in mechanic arts and later a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture/Agronomy. He also received a Certificate of High School Grade authorizing him to teach in Utah public schools. He taught high school in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Logan, Pocatello and Richmond, and also mechanical arts at USU. It was here he met Hannah Mathews, a student from Benson. They married and had three sons, Theodore (Ted), Lynn, and David. Frank was a skilled carpenter, dog trainer, farmer, and also enjoyed photography. He and his wife purchased a home in River Heights in 1920 and lived there the majority of their married lives. He died on March 31, 1965, and was buried in the Logan City Cemetery.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Franklin D. Thatcher photograph collection consists of 92 images from Cache Valley, Logan, River Heights, Utah State University, and Ogden taken by Franklin D. Thatcher, 1878-1965. The individuals in the pictures include members of Franklin Thatcher's family such as his wife Hannah and sons Theodore, Lynn, and David Thatcher.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Franklin Davis Thatcher photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: USU_P0554; Franklin Davis Thatcher photograph collection; Photograph Collections Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_P0554, USUSCA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 1
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | 1-01-01 through 1-01-09: Boy scouts, Lehman Caves, black bear. |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 2 | 1-02-01 through 1-02-03: A farm in Ogden |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 3 | 1-03-01 through 1-03-03: Homes/farms in north Ogden? |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 4 | 1-04-01: Camping Scene |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 5 | 1-05-01: Girl next to flowers |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 6 | 1-06-01 through 1-06-04: Members of the Thatcher family. Includes Lynn Mathews Thatcher (1912-2006). Hannah Thatcher? |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 7 | 1-07-01: Photograph of River Heights School, taken by Franklin D. Thatcher. |
circa 1920 |
| 1 | 8 | 1-08-01: Runner in race |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 9 | 1-09-01: Trail in forest |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 10 | 1-10-01: Barn |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 11 | 1-11-01: Ruins of abandoned Mill, probably Granite Paper Mill also known as Cottonwood Paper Mill. |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 12 | 1-12-01: Ruins of abandoned mill in Cache Valley in, "The Island" |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 13 | 1-13-01: Verso reads, 'A' Days at Utah Agricultural College Logan |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 13 | 1-13-02 and 1-13-03: Long jump, probably at USU |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 13 | 1-13-04: Wagon Train |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 13 | 1-13-05: Student military exercise |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 13 | 1-13-06 and 1-13-07: Dramatic outdoor production, "A" Day |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 13 | 1-13-08: Football game |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 13 | 1-13-09 through 1-13-13: Finish line in track and field race, includes University of Utah and BYU |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 13 | 1-13-14: High jump, probably at USU track meet |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 13 | 1-13-15: Group of men dressed as Native Americans |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 14 | 1-14-01: Ogden High School where Franklin Thatcher taught |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 15 | 1-15-01 through 1-15-02: Group of boys with canoe on Logan River |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 15 | 1-15-03 through 1-15-17: Camping in Logan Canyon, cave in Logan Canyon? Members of the Thatcher Family |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 15 | 1-15-04: On the left is John Thomas Fewel (1873-1947) who married Margaret (Maggie) Mathews, Hannah’s oldest sister in 1909 |
circa 1910 |
| 1 | 15 | 1-15-03: Includes Hannah Thatcher, her mother and father, John and Margaret, Ted or Lynn Thatcher, and David Thatcher A picnic Frank and Hannah (Mathews) Thatcher were on with Hannah’s parents, John and Margaret Mathews. Hannah is front and center wearing the checkered dress. Her mother, Margaret is on the left (white hair) with a cup of tea, and her father
John is wearing the hat on the right and also enjoying a cup of tea. The boy standing up in the background is either Ted or Lynn Thatcher (Hannah’s sons).
|
circa 1924 |
| 1 | 16 | 1-16-01 through 1-16-03: Odgen Ninth Ward building |
circa 1910 |
| 1 | 17 | 1-17-01: Folded postcard of Irrigation Falls, Milner, Idaho |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 18 | 1-18-01 through 1-18-14: Images from Ogden(?) area, Bear River(?), and Idaho Falls |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 19 | 1-19-01: Cattle in stockyard |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 20 | 1-20-01: Wood shack, probably from a mine in Idaho |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 21 | 1-21-01 through 1-21-05: Contruction of agricultural building next to school? Benson, Utah? |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 22 | 1-22-01 through 1-22-03: Laying the foundation for building in folder 21? |
1900-1930 |
| 1 | 23 | 1-23-01 through 1-23-04: Mining tailings in mountains? |
1900-1930 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Thatcher, Franklin D. (Franklin Davis), 1878-1965--Photographs.
- Thatcher, Hannah Mathews, 1885-1909--Photographs.
- Thatcher, T. D.--Photographs.
Corporate Names
- Cache Valley Orchard Company--Photographs.
- Utah State University--Photographs.
Geographical Names
- Cache Valley (Utah and Idaho)--Photographs.
- Logan (Utah)--Photographs.
- Ogden (Utah)--Photographs.
- River Heights (Utah)--Photographs.
Finding aid/Register created by Daniel Davis
2014
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