New collections from Weber State University

We are pleased to announce the addition of several new collections from Weber State University – Stewart Library, as well as a reorganization of 20 collections into existing ones with name changes to make them more user-friendly. New collections range from student scrapbooks to Ogden-area business directories and histories. Here are the highlights!

Ben Lomond High School Scrapbooks Since 1953, students at Ben Lomond High School have been creating scrapbooks. These books document the memories of the students each year. The scrapbooks hold a snapshot and time capsule of each student body. Each one contains photographs, newspaper articles and a written yearly history.

Harrisville City Virtual History Museum This collection features historical documents belonging to residents in the Weber, Davis, and Morgan Communities. The items were digitized by Weber State University Stewart Library in support of the "History in Your Attic" project.

Rag Rug Loom

Ogden Buildings by Street This collection contains images of businesses and homes in the Ogden area. The photographs were taken by the Weber County Assessor's Office for tax purposes. The photographs range in date from the 1920s to the 1970s. The photographs are organized by city and then plot number leading to an address.

Ogden High School Scrapbooks Over the past 100 years, students at Ogden High School have been creating scrapbooks. These books document the memories of the students each year. The scrapbooks hold a snapshot and time capsule of each student body. Each one contains photographs, newspaper articles and a written yearly history.

Ogden Stockyards Photographs, Memorabilia and Oral Histories The Ogden Union Stockyard was a key fixture in the largest livestock market west of Denver during its heyday from 1916 to 1971. The activities at the yard brought Ogden national attention as a livestock center.

2nd Prize Fat Steers, 7th Annual Ogden Livestock Show

Weber County Polk Directories The Polk Directories for Ogden Utah span from 1870 to 2016. The city directory will contain an alphabetical list of citizens, listing the names of the heads of households, their addresses, and occupational information. 

Weber State Historical Exhibits A collection of photographic exhibits depicting the historical development of Weber State through student and campus activities.

Thanks to Weber State University for sharing these collections!