Peter L. Goss photographs
Scope and Content
The Peter L. Goss photographs include images made by Peter Goss (Ohio University, Ph.D. '70, Comparative Arts) while a student at Ohio University from 1966-1970 and as a newspaper freelancer for the Columbus Dispatch. Photographs include numerous subjects on campus and in the surrounding area. On-campus subjects include demonstrations that were part of the nationwide Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam, protests following the May 4, 1970 shootings at Kent State University, and events such as The Black Showcase, commencement, and football games. Off-campus photographs include vernacular architecture such as local brick structures, churches, barns, and bridges and local community gatherings at the Athens County Fair, auctions, and motorcycle races.
Dates
- Creation: 1966-1970
Creator
- Goss, Peter L. (Photographer, Person)
Language of Materials
The records are in English
Restrictions on Access
The collection is open for research.
Restrictions on Use
Peter L. Goss retains copyright for his photographs. Use of photographs must credit Peter L. Goss.
Biography of Peter L. Goss
Peter L. Goss holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Fairfield University, a Master's in Library Science from Syracuse University and a Ph.D. in Comparative Arts from Ohio University where he completed his thesis " An Investigation of Olana, the Home of Frederic Edwin Church, Painter ." In 1970, Goss became a professor of architectural history at the University of Utah, subsequently serving as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Students (1991-1995), Director of the Center for Architectural Studies (1995-1999), and Associate Vice President of Research for Scholarly and Creative Activities (1999-2003). Goss has been involved as a consultant and photographer on numerous historic preservation projects. His own research has included work on the Arts and Crafts Movement and architecture in Utah and the western United States, including architecture of the range sheep industry. Goss retired from the University of Utah in 2009.
Extent
.4 cubic feet
Abstract
Photographs taken by Peter Goss (Ohio University, Ph.D. '70, Comparative Arts) while a student at Ohio University from 1966-1970 and as a newspaper freelancer for the Columbus Dispatch.
Statement of Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically by folder title.
Physical Location
Hwa-Wei Lee Library Annex, Ohio University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Peter L. Goss donated photographs to the Ohio University Libraries in 2004 and in 2017. The collection became part of the University Archives but was transferred from University Archives to the Documentary Photography Archive in 2020.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Laura Smith in 2022.
- Title
- Finding aid for the Peter L. Goss photographs
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Laura Smith
- Date
- 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
