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Wells-Ryden Family Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1992.002

Content Description

This collection of photographic prints was accumulated by Lovena Ryden Michelson between 1922-1992. The images in the collection depict various people in Lovena's life, including her mother, Helen Wells Ryden, and her family.

Dates

  • Creation: Mid to Late-20th Century

Creator

Rights Statement

Unless otherwise indicated, all copyrights for the described materials are held by the Eagle Valley Library District. It is the researcher's responsibility to secure permissions from the copyright holders for materials to which this institution does not own the copyright.

Access Restrictions

This collection is located in the EVLD local history department archives and is restricted to library use only. To arrange access or request more information, please consult with our Local History Librarian via email (history@evld.org) or by phone (970-328-8800).

Historical Note

Lovena Ryden Michelsen was born on March 22, 1922. Together with her first husband, Oliver H. Michelsen, they had four children. She was involved in many organizations throughout her life including the First Christian Church in Rifle, the Antlers Extension Club for over 50 years, and the Women of the Moose. She passed away on June 14, 2011, at the age of 89.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (One standard manuscript box.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A collection of photographs, featuring members and friends of the Wells and Ryden families, accumulated by Lovena Ryden Michelson in Eagle County, Colorado during the period of 1922 - 1992.

Provenance Statement

The "Wells-Ryden Family Photograph Collection" was donated to the Eagle Valley Library District, Local History and Genealogy Department by Lovena Ryden Michelson via the Eagle County Historical Society on February 1, 1992.

Condition Description

Fair.

Note to the Researcher

Most of the photographs are undated.

Photographs were removed from their original photo album and placed in individual plastic sleeves.

Photos with image IDs have been scanned and made available through EVLD's Digital Archive. Unscanned items have been separated into a their own folder.

Source

Subject

Title
Wells-Ryden Family Photograph Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Zachary Catt, 2024-03-29. Processed and arranged by Jacilyn Spuhler, Lacy Dunlavy, and Matthew Mickelson.
Date
2024-04-01
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
Original finding aid was a word document by Lacy Dunavy, ca. 2016-04-06. First revision was by Matthew Mickelson, ca. 2019-01-18.

Revision Statements

  • 2024-04-01: 2nd Revision was a migration to ArchivesSpace.

Repository Details

Part of the Eagle Valley Library District Local History Archive Repository

Contact:
600 Broadway St.
Eagle Colorado 81631 USA
(970) 328-8800