Utah State University historical photo-board collection, 1889-1997 (bulk 1900-1960)

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Utah State University historical photo-board collection, 1889-1997 (bulk 1900-1960)

2,842 photographs that document the history of Utah State University from roughly 1890 to 1990. Nearly every major aspect of USU is covered by these images including student activities, athletics, building projects, departments, graduation, classroom scenes, the library, extension and experiment station activities, and university staff and faculty. The images show the evolution of the University from the Agricultural College of Utah with nine faculty members and 139 students when classes first opened in the fall of 1890 to a modern, research institution. Photos are mounted onto 2,024 archival poster boards.

3.0 linear feet (2 filing cabinets)

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