Southern Utah University was founded in 1897 as the Southern Branch of the State Normal School, but was called simply the Branch Normal School (BNS). The photographs in this collection represent the early history of the institution, 1897 to 1913.

The Dixie National Forest Photograph Collection contains over 8,000 photographs taken during the 20th Century on and near the largest national forest in Utah.

Iron Mining has been the principal industry in the Cedar City area for 150 years. The photographs in this collection document mining industry activities from the 1920s to the 1980s.

Socotwa is a trip log of participant activities and photographs from a river rafting voyage through the Glen Canyon area of the Colorado River from June 11-19, 1958.

The Utah Parks Company, a subsidiary of Union Pacific Railroad, employed thousands of college students to operate restaurants, lodging, and bus tours in Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon and Cedar Breaks parks from 1923 to 1973.

The Gerald R. Sherratt Library Historical Photograph Collection is a composite of photographs from many sources covering places and events in Iron County, Utah and the surrounding areas.

The Southwest Utah Livestock Association Collection contains photographs of prize winners and activities at the livestock show held annually in Cedar City, Utah.

Southern Utah University began as the Southern Branch of the State Normal School of the University of Utah in 1897-98. This collection contains early college catalogs. They give insights into the educational environment as well as list the officers and instructors, the courses offered, and the students enrolled.

Originally the Beaver Branch of Brigham Young University, the school became independent in 1908 and was renamed Murdock Academy. Housed in the buildings of Fort Cameron, a former military base outside of Beaver, Utah, it offered a 4 year high school program. This privately owned school closed in 1922 when the new public Beaver High School was opened.

The Crawford Family Zion National Park Collection consists of diaries and photographs by William Louis Crawford, 1873-1935, and his son, J. L. (Jasper Louis) Crawford, 1914-. Living and farming in what later became Zion National Park, they give insights into pioneer life and the history of this scenic canyon.

The name of Southern Utah University has changed several times. It began as the Southern Branch of the State Normal School of the University of Utah in 1897. Administrative oversight switched to the Utah State Agricultural College in 1913, resulting in the name Branch Agricultural College. The photographs in this collection represent the history of the institution from 1913 to 1953.

The Howard R. Driggs Collection contains manuscripts, research notes, correspondence, photographs, and memorabilia from his work with Trails Associations, historical and creative writings, personal and family records, and his profession as a teacher. The collection covers a time span from 1890 to 1965.

Michael O. Leavitt was sworn in as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on January 26,2005. Prior to his current service, Leavitt served as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Agency and Governor of Utah. This digital archive focuses on his eleven years as Governor.

The William R. Palmer Photograph Collection is a visual record of life centered in the Southern Utah area. It includes the activities of Paiute Indians and Anglo-Americans during the years 1900 to 1960 and Palmer's travels in the United States and Europe.

R. D. Adams was one of the early photographers of Southern Utah and Nevada. For five decades, he took pictures of individuals, families, street scenes, parades, celebrations, and school children. His photographs of Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Cedar Breaks became some of the first postcards sent from these national parks.