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Carroll H. Wegemann photograph collection, 1873-1941

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wegemann, Carroll H. (Caroll Harvey), 1879-
Title
Carroll H. Wegemann photograph collection
Dates
1873-1941 (inclusive)
Quantity
10 Boxes, (3.75 linear feet)
Collection Number
UUS_P0635
Summary
Containing a field journal, photographs, and negatives, this collection pertains to the life and career of Carroll H. Wegemann.
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

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
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Biographical Note

Carroll H. Wegemann was born to August Henry Wegemann and Susannah Isabella Harvey on 26 March 1879 in Wisconsin. He married Louise Presbury Cook on 8 April 1911. They had one daughter, Isabel, born 3 December 1912. Wegemman passed away in 1952. Wegemann graduated from the University of Wisconsin earning a degree in anatomy. He then studied geology as a graduate student for two years before being hired by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) as a geologist in 1907. He eventually worked for the National Park Service. While working for the USGS he made important scientific discoveries and contributed to geological sciences by authoring various papers, pamphlets, and other types of publications. His career as a regional and petroleum geologist gave him opportunities to travel domestically and internationally. He participated extensive geological studies in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and the greater Intermountain West. Internationally, he went to Cuba, Mexico, and Nicaragua. As reflected in the collection, Wegemann researched his genealogy with particular interest in his German heritage.

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Content Description

This collection contains a field journal, eight hundred ninety-one printed photographs. twelve portrait cards, twenty-one postcars, and five hundred sixteen nitrate negatives, as well as other manuscript materials that chronicle the career of geologist Carroll H. Wegeman. Due to the nature of the collection and how it was received, it does not reflect orginal order. Nitrate negatives have been moved to cold storage and can be found in cold storage boxes 76-80. Additionally, within this collection is a “mini-collection” of photographs taken by William Henry Jackson (1843-1942). Jackson was a photographer, painter, and a Civil War veteran. Taken in 1937, this “mini-collection” includes a portrait of Jackson and images of the Grand Teton Mountains. His art and photographs can be found in archives and museums throughout the country. Some of his work has been digitized and can be found and viewed on the J. Paul Getty Museum website (see http://www.getty.edu/art/collection/artists/1853/william-henry-jackson-american-1843-1942/).

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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 Carroll H. Wegemann photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: USU_P0635; Carroll H. Wegemann photograph collection; Photograph Collections Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations:USU_P0635, USUSCA.

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Administrative Information

Processing Note

Processed in September of 2016

Acquisition Information

Purchased by the library from Andy Nettell (Back of Beyond Books).

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Photographers--United States--Photographs.
  • Photography--United States--History--19th century--Photographs.
  • West (U.S.)--Pictorial works.

Personal Names

  • Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942--Photographs.
  • Wegemann, Carroll H. (Caroll Harvey), 1879--Photographs.

Finding aid/Register created by Emily Crumpton
2016

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