Singin' Sam Agins photograph collection 1875-1990 1885-1980

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Singin' Sam Agins photograph collection, 1875-1990, 1885-1980

Singin' Sam Agins photograph collection 1875-1990 1885-1980

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Photographs from the 1940s to the 1980s and photographic postcards with images from the 19th century. The majority are black & white silver gelatin prints, 8" x 10" or smaller, although there are a few color prints and a large number of postcards. There is a total of 105 photographs (11 in color), 126 black and white proof sheets, 59 postcards (1 in color), 76 black and white negatives, and 18 posters. The majority of the images range from 1960 to 1980 and consist of the various places and festivals where Agins performed, the people that he performed with, and photos used in the photo-essay, Round Legs. Also includes photographs of a portrait of Agins painted by John Henry Waddell. Many of the photos were taken by Frederica Agins, some by professional photographers and event photographers, and a few by Agins' fans. The postcards are reproductions of 19th century "old west" images including Buffalo Bill, Native Americans, cowboys, stagecoaches, etc. Many of the photographs have negatives.

3.0 linear ft.; 3 boxes

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Utah State University. Merrill-Cazier Library. Special Collections and ArchivesUniversity Archives