William P. Nisbet photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P0806

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The majority of this collection contains photographs of the Nisbet family in formal Scottish dress. Two of the photographs are group portraits, while the rest are snapshots. The photographs date circa 1900-1930s. Most of the photographs are in poor condition and are not labeled.

Dates

circa 1900-1930s

Creator

Nisbet, William P. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical / Historical

William Nisbet was born in Claythorne, Renfrewshire, Scotland, and emigrated to America in 1890. He joined the LDS Church the next year and served his first mission in 1898. Later in life, he became Salt Lake County deputy sheriff and then the chief gardener at the Utah State Capitol.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 box) : 10 photographic prints

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The majority of the William P. Nisbet collection contains photographs of the Nisbet family in formal Scottish dress. Two of the photographs are group portraits, while the rest are snapshots. The photographs date circa 1900-1930s. Most of the photographs are in poor condition and are not labeled.