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[Photograph album of mountain recreation and YMCA activities in Utah during World War One].
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[Photograph album of mountain recreation and YMCA activities in Utah during World War One]Abstract:
Snapshot photograph album, likely compiled by a U.S. soldier during the era of the first World War, documenting mountain recreation
outings and miscellaneous activities pertaining to the Young Mens Christian Association services at Fort Douglas, Utah. Many
images depict young men and women hiking, climbing and camping in various Utah locations, including Mt. Timpanogas, Twin Peaks,
Black Mountain and Mt. Wolverine. Images include mountains, lakes, glaciers and canyons. Also depicted are many exterior and
interior views of the YMCA hut at Fort Douglas and a YMCA automobile during various errands. Other topics of interest include
model ship building, various views of Salt Lake City, and a Red Cross parade in that city. Most individuals depicted are unidentified.
Date:
1916 (issued)Subject:
n-us-utSoldiers -- Utah -- Photographs
Mountains -- Utah -- Photographs
Outdoor recreation -- Utah -- Photographs
World War, 1914-1918
Fort Douglas (Utah) -- Photographs
Salt Lake City (Utah) -- Photographs
Utah -- Photographs
YMCA of the USA -- Photographs
Note:
Title devised by cataloger.
Photographer, compiler unknown.
Many images described by hand-written captions on album leaves.
Purchase from Ken Sanders Rare Books ; 2022.
Photograph album of mountain recreation and YMCA activities in Utah during World War One, BANC PIC 2022.185, The Bancroft
Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Type:
graphicPhotograph albums.
Physical Description:
photoprint
approximately 145 photographs in 1 album : chiefly gelatin silver prints adhered to album leaves ; prints various sizes, album
15 x 21
Language:
English