A. O. Garrett photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P1925

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The photographs in this collection were sent to A. O. Garrett: the first photograph was sent with a 1933 letter and the second was sent with a 1940 letter. The photographs were separated from the correspondence in the Manuscripts collection for preservation purposes.

Dates

Creation: 1933-1940

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

A. O. Garrett (1870-1948) was a botany professor who taught for East High School and Brigham Young University (BYU). He was consulted by various professors and botanists around the nation for his authority in Western American flora. Besides teaching, Garett also did work in regards to plant identification and classification both privately and through various agencies.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 archives box) : 2 items

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A. O. Garrett was a Utah botanist. The A. O. Garrett photograph collection contains 2 photographs of an orchid and of grass, both in their natural surroundings sent to Garrett with correspondence.