Series 30036

Department of Natural Resources. Division of State Parks. Northern Region. Rockport State Park photographs, ca. 1970-2000

0.70 cubic foot

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Historical Note

See history of the records' creator.

Summary of Records

This series contains photographs, negatives, and slides taken by staff at Rockport State Park. The photos document the care and maintenance of the park as well as activities and programming. Subjects include: nature, such as wild animals, birds, and flora; events such as muscleman contests, educational programming, and boating events; military exercises; vandalism; property damage due to natural causes or human causes; park rangers and others at work maintaining trails and roads, conducting scientific studies, and more; construction projects; boating and vehicle accidents; and park signage.

Scope and Content

This series contains photographs, negatives, and slides taken by staff at Rockport State Park. The photos document the care and maintenance of the park as well as activities and programming. Subjects include: nature, such as wild animals, birds, and flora; events such as muscleman contests, educational programming, and boating events; military exercises; vandalism; property damage due to natural causes or human causes; park rangers and others at work maintaining trails and roads, conducting scientific studies, and more; construction projects; boating and vehicle accidents; and park signage.

Arrangement

None.

Access Restrictions

Though access to this series is not restricted, researchers and processing staff should be aware that some of the folders documenting accidents at the park contain graphic and gruesome images.

Use Restrictions

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Preferred Citation

Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.

Custody History

Records in this series were transferred to the State Archives by Rockport State Park in October 2017.

Acquisition Information

These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.

Processing Information

This series was archivally processed by Mahala Ruddell in December 2020.

Indexing Terms

Container List

BoxDescription
1Miscellaneous photos
2Miscellaneous photos