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Broberg Family photograph collection, 1897-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Broberg, John H. (John Hendry), 1914-2003.
- Title
- Broberg Family photograph collection
- Dates
- 1897-1974 (inclusive)18971974
- Quantity
- 1 box, (.5 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_P0422
- Summary
- The Broberg family photograph collection includes 52 images of extended family members and friends of John H. and Jane Broberg and one folder of unidentified portraits. Included in the collection are studio portraits, cabinet cards, and snapshots of identified and unidentified individuals. In addition to photographs of family and friends, there are several scenic snapshots (including the World Flyers at Clover Field, a corralled herd of bison, a lady petting bears, a lady with a spinning wheel, and “B.L.’s Bathing Beauties Nudist Colony—Black Rock” float in 1934).
- 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
John H. Broberg was born in Logan, Utah on June 7, 1914 to John C. and Ragnhild T. Broberg. He was a lifelong resident of Cache Valley. He graduated from Logan High School and Utah State University. He taught high school in Idaho before moving back to Cache Valley and teaching at South Cache and Sky View High School. Broberg coached basketball, track, and football. His teaching career was temporarily interrupted by service in the Army during World War II. He also served in many positions within the community and in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He passed away on July 30, 2003.
He married Jane Rasmussen on October 10, 1941 in the Logan LDS Temple. They were the parents of three children: Thomas J., Julie, and Carl Jed. Jane died in 2011.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Broberg family photograph collection includes 52 images of extended family members and friends of John H. and Jane Broberg and one folder of unidentified portraits. Although many photographs are undated, the known dates range from 1897 to 1974. Included in the collection are studio portraits, cabinet cards, and snapshots of identified and unidentified individuals. In addition to photographs of family and friends, there are several scenic snapshots (including the World Flyers at Clover Field, a corralled herd of bison, a lady petting bears, a lady with a spinning wheel, and “B.L.’s Bathing Beauties Nudist Colony—Black Rock” float in 1934). The collection also includes unidentified members of the old Logan 10th Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The photographs in folder 4 are not identified and not individually numbered.
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 Broberg Family photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: USU_P0422; Broberg Family photograph collection; Photograph Collections Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_P0422, USUSCA.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Identified images of extended family members and friends, 1897-1974Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 1
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:01: Cabinet card of John H. Broberg’s uncle, Carl Peterson, with a friend; Idaho |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:02: Carl Peterson family, 3 children |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:03: Carl Peterson family, 4 children; Logan, Utah |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:04: Studio portrait postcard of Jane Hansen |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:05: Studio portrait postcard of May Hansen |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:06: Studio portrait postcard of Carrie Hansen; Seattle, Washington |
1924 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:07: Studio portrait postcard of Oliver Hansen and 3 other World War I, United States soldiers
(William Weer, George L. Smith, Donald I. Evans); Sent to Carl Peterson from Montabaur, Germany |
1919 February 28 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:08: Studio portrait postcard of Eva and lady; Salt Lake City, Utah |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:09: Snapshot of Esther, Anne, and Mrs. Jacobsen |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:10: Snapshot of Esther, Anne, and lady |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:11: Snapshot postcard titled 'Winter in Sweden' |
1918 January |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:12: Snapshot postcard titled 'Winter in Ingeltorp, Sweden' |
1918 January |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:13: Studio portrait postcard of baby, Rabe |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:14: Snapshot of Roy Carpenter |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:15: Snapshot postcard of Roy Carpenter with 2 children |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:16: Snapshot of the Rose family |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:17: Snapshot postcard of Ruth, Marian, and Fred |
1974 July |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:18: Snapshot postcard of Fred and son, Keith |
1974 July |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:19: Snapshot of Afton |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:20: Cabinet card of baby, Lilla Ruth; Pocatello, Idaho |
1897 September |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:21: Studio portrait of child, Joy |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:22: Snapshot of Wilcox couple |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:23: Snapshot of Latter-day saint Elders at South Carolina conference |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:24: Christmas card studio portrait of Cliff and Ruth; sent to Annie |
1955 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:25: Holliday card snapshot of Nell |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:26: Birthday card from Ruth; sent to Annie |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 1 | 1:01:27: Postcard of Devil’s Slide in Weber Canyon, Utah; sent to Lizzie Peterson |
1912 April |
Unidentified family members and friends appearing in multiple photographs, 1897-1974Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 2
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 2 | 1:02:01 through 1:02:02: Cabinet cards of 2 small girls; Chicago, Illinois |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 2 | 1:02:03 through 1:02:04: Studio portrait postcards of lady |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 2 | 1:02:05 through 1:02:07: Studio portraits and cabinet card of similar looking ladies |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 2 | 1:02:08 through 1:02:09: Cabinet card of a lady |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 3 | 1:03:01: World Flyers at Clover Field |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 3 | 1:03:02 through 1:03:09: Lakes, mountains, fields, and rivers |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 3 | 1:03:10: Corralled herd of bison |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 3 | 1:03:11: Group of men with plows and horses |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 3 | 1:03:12: Bear in the woods |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 3 | 1:03:13 through 1:03:14: Lady petting/feeding bears |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 3 | 1:03:15: Lady using spinning wheel |
1897-1974 |
| 1 | 3 | 1:03:16: Young girls on decorated car float titled, ‘B.L.’s Bathing Beauties Nudist Colony—Black Rock’; Utah |
1897-1974 |
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Container(s): Box 1, Folder 4
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Finding aid/Register created by Jake Vane
2012
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