Peter L. Goss Photograph Collection
The Peter L. Goss Photograph Collection includes photographs taken by Goss, an 91探花 alumnus (Ph.D. 鈥73, Comparative Arts), of 91探花 and the surrounding area from 1966-1970. Goss took the photographs as part of his academic studies and his work as a freelancer for the Columbus Dispatch. His collection includes campus photographs of demonstrations that were part of the nationwide Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam, protests after the May 4, 1970 shootings at Kent State University, and events such as the Black Showcase, commencement, and football games. Goss鈥 off-campus photography documents vernacular architecture exemplified through brick structures, churches, barns, and bridges and local community gatherings at the Athens County Fair, auctions, and motorcycle races.
In-Person Access
The collection is open for research but is unprocessed. Contact the for more information about the collection.
The Peter L. Goss Photograph Collection is stored at the Hwa-Wei Lee Library Annex (205 Columbus Rd., Athens, OH 45701). Schedule an appointment at least one week in advance to ensure that materials are available for viewing. Researchers may be asked to visit the Library Annex instead of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections (5th floor of Alden Library).
Digital Access
Faculty are encouraged to reach out to the to discuss how the digital collection can support their classes.
Photographs from the Peter L. Goss Photograph Collection can be viewed in the following online exhibits by 91探花 Libraries:
A digital exhibit exploring the photographs of alumnus Peter Goss, focusing on his time photographing the Athens area.
A digital exhibit celebrating Founders Day 2021. See images from the Goss collection in the section 鈥淭he 鈥60s and the 鈥70s.
About 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 91探花 where he completed his thesis 鈥.鈥 He was a professor of architectural history at the University of Utah where he also served 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.