Finding aid for the Peter L. Goss photographs

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 & 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 & 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.

Scope and Content

The Peter L. Goss Photograph Collection includes 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. 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.

Statement of Arrangement

Restrictions on Use

Peter L. Goss retains copyright for his photographs. Use of photographs must credit Peter L. Goss.

Restrictions on Access

The collection is open for research.

Subject Terms

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Preferred Citation

Researchers are requested to cite [Collection Name], Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections, Ohio University Libraries in all footnotes and bibliographical references.

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.

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Laura Smith in 2022.

Detailed Description of the Collection