Franklin Davis Thatcher photograph collection

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: 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

Biographical Note

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.

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Content Description

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.

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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 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.

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Administrative Information

Processing Note

Processed in May of 2014

Acquisition Information

Donated by Kathy Thatcher of Graham, Washington

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930

Container: Box 1, Folder 1
- Description: 1-01-01 through 1-01-09: Boy scouts, Lehman Caves, black bear.
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-02-01 through 1-02-03: A farm in Ogden
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-03-01 through 1-03-03: Homes/farms in north Ogden?
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-04-01: Camping Scene
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-05-01: Girl next to flowers
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-06-01 through 1-06-04: Members of the Thatcher family. Includes Lynn Mathews Thatcher (1912-2006). Hannah Thatcher?
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-07-01: Photograph of River Heights School, taken by Franklin D. Thatcher.
  
  Dates: circa 1920
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-08-01: Runner in race
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-09-01: Trail in forest
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-10-01: Barn
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-11-01: Ruins of abandoned Mill, probably Granite Paper Mill also known as Cottonwood Paper Mill.
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-12-01: Ruins of abandoned mill in Cache Valley in, "The Island"
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 12
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-13-01: Verso reads, 'A' Days at Utah Agricultural College Logan
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-13-02 and 1-13-03: Long jump, probably at USU
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-13-04: Wagon Train
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-13-05: Student military exercise
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-13-06 and 1-13-07: Dramatic outdoor production, "A" Day
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-13-08: Football game
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-13-09 through 1-13-13: Finish line in track and field race, includes University of Utah and BYU
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-13-14: High jump, probably at USU track meet
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-13-15: Group of men dressed as Native Americans
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-14-01: Ogden High School where Franklin Thatcher taught
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 14
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-15-01 through 1-15-02: Group of boys with canoe on Logan River
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 15
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-15-03 through 1-15-17: Camping in Logan Canyon, cave in Logan Canyon? Members of the Thatcher Family
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 15
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-15-04: On the left is John Thomas Fewel (1873-1947) who married Margaret (Maggie) Mathews, Hannah’s oldest sister in 1909
  
  Dates: circa 1910
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 15
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 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).
  
  Dates: circa 1924
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 15
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-16-01 through 1-16-03: Odgen Ninth Ward building
  
  Dates: circa 1910
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 16
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-17-01: Folded postcard of Irrigation Falls, Milner, Idaho
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 17
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-18-01 through 1-18-14: Images from Ogden(?) area, Bear River(?), and Idaho Falls
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 18
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-19-01: Cattle in stockyard
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 19
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-20-01: Wood shack, probably from a mine in Idaho
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 20
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-21-01 through 1-21-05: Contruction of agricultural building next to school? Benson, Utah?
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 21
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-22-01 through 1-22-03: Laying the foundation for building in folder 21?
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 22
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930
- Description: 1-23-01 through 1-23-04: Mining tailings in mountains?
  
  Dates: 1900-1930
  
  Container: Box 1, Folder 23
  
  Location: Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930

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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.

Franklin Davis Thatcher photograph collection, 1900-1930

Table of Contents

Overview of the Collection

Biographical Note

Content Description

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

Administrative Information

Processing Note

Acquisition Information

Detailed Description of the Collection

Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts, camping, homes in the Ogden area, track race., 1900-1930

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Personal Names

Corporate Names

Geographical Names