Willard Peterson photograph collection, 1900-1910
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Peterson, Willard Larsen, 1886-1978.
- Title
- Willard Peterson photograph collection
- Dates
- 1900-1910 (inclusive)19001910
- Quantity
- 1 box, (.25 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_P0469
- Summary
- The Willard Peterson photograph collection consists of 22 images taken at the turn of the century. Featured in the collection are images of Logan in winter, Logan Canyon, and the Agricultural College of Utah (now Utah State University). Willard's brother, Miles Larsen (M.L.) appears in several of the images.
- 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 Note
Willard Larsen Peterson (1886-1978) and his younger brother Miles Larsen Peterson (1887-1938) were the sons of Mary and Peter Peterson. They grew up on a large dry farm and cattle ranch located north of Mendon on the West side of Cache Valley. He married Ellen Corona Mulroney in Fort Dodge, Iowa in 1915. At some point he moved to San Diego where he lived for the remainder of his life.
Content Description
The Willard Peterson photograph collection consists of 22 images taken at the turn of the century. Featured in the collection are images of Logan in winter, Logan Canyon, and the Agricultural College of Utah (now Utah State University). Willard's brother, Miles (M.L. Peterson) appears in several of the images.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Willard Peterson photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: USU_P0469; Willard Peterson; Photograph Collections Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_P0469, USUSCA.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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1-01 through 1-22: Willard Peterson photograph collection, 1900-1910
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Description: 1-01: M.L. Peterson riding a motor bike (possibly a 1908 Merkel)Dates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-02: Elevated view in Logan CanyonDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-03: Winter scenes in Logan, corner of 1st East and 1st NorthDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-04: "M.L. Peterson 98"Dates: 1895-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-05: Oregon Short Line Depot in Logan, Utah. View from the WestDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-06: Snow scene in Logan, Temple groundsDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-07: View of Cache Valley from Mendon PeakDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-08: M.L. Peterson on rock in Logan CanyonDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-09: View of Cache County Courthouse looking South, shows fire lookout.Dates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-10: Peterson Family? (overexposed)Dates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-11: View of Old Main and Old Main Hill, Utah State UniversityDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-12: Spillway, Telluride Power Plant, Logan CanyonDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-13: W.L. Peterson? standing in water.Dates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-14: Elevated view of Logan CanyonDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-15: Mechanic Arts Building, Utah State UniversityDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-16: Winter Scene, Logan, 4th East 3rd North looking WestDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-17: Dam in Logan CanyonDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-18: "Ploughing, Neal[?] 82"Dates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-19: View of Cache Valley from Mendon peakDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-20: M.L. Peterson firing a shotgunDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-21: View of agriculture barns on USU CampusDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: 1-22: View taken from Old Main looking NorthwestDates: 1900-1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Education, Higher--Utah--Photographs.
- Universities and colleges--Utah--Photographs.
Personal Names
- Peterson, Miles Larsen, 1887-1938.
- Peterson, Willard Larsen, 1886-1978.
Corporate Names
- Agricultural College of Utah--History--Photographs.
- Utah State University--History--Photographs.
- Utah State University--Photographs.
Geographical Names
- Logan (Utah)--Photographs.
