Idaho, Clark County, Historical Photograph Collection - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The Clark County Idaho Historical Photograph Collection consists of 5,000 images that depict people, events and locations from the early history and subsequent development of Clark County, Idaho. The collection spans the years mostly from the 1890’s to the 1990’s. The Clark County Historical Society collected the photographs for the book it published in 1990 for the Idaho Centennial called Settlers of the Silver Sage.

The collection includes all the photographs that the Historical Society had collected from donors throughout the area, including many photos which were not used in the publication. The collection is housed at Brigham Young University Idaho in Rexburg. This index does not include every photograph in the collection but is limited to those containing individuals who have been identified by the record custodian. The entire collection, as well as a more detailed description of each photograph, can be found on the BYU (Provo) Library website.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The records generally contain the following:
 * Contractor's name - usually refers to the family name associated with the photograph
 * Date photograph was taken
 * Description of the content of the photograph

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the person
 * The date of an event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Locate the family in census records
 * Search for vital records, such as birth, marriage, and death
 * Use the information found in the record to find probate records
 * Search for land and property records
 * If applicable, search for immigration and naturalization records as well.

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The complete collection, as well as a more detailed description of each photograph, can are found on the BYU Library website.
 * Standard spelling of names typically did not exist. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Idaho.
 * Idaho Guided Research
 * Idaho Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1910 | 1911-Present

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