John B. Young papers, 1898-1946

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Young, John B., 1866-1946
Title
John B. Young papers
Dates
1898-1946 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet, (1 box)
Collection Number
ACCN 1738
Summary
The John B. Young papers (1898-1946) contain Young's missionary journal and two certificates. John B. Young (1866-1946) was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from Scotland who settled in Rock Springs, Wyoming, in 1890. Nine years later, he returned to Scotland as a missionary and was companion to David O. McKay, who later became president of the LDS Church.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

John B. Young (1866-1946) was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from Scotland who settled in Rock Springs, Wyoming, in 1890. Nine years later, he returned to Scotland as a missionary and was companion to David O. McKay, who later became president of the LDS Church. Upon his return to Wyoming, he served as a bishop from 1918 to 1928, and patriarch from 1928 to 1944. John B. Young also served as a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1903 to 1909, as Rock Spring's Alderman from 1910 to 1914, as mayor from 1920 to 1922, and city clerk from 1937 to 1940.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The John B. Young papers (1898-1946) contain Young's missionary journal and two certificates.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of John D. Young in 1999.

Processing Note

Processed by Brad P. Bennion in 2000.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 Obituary and Certificates
This folder contains John Young's obituary and photocopies of a certificate of ordination, and a bishop's certificate.
1918-1946
1 2-3 Missionary Journal 1898-1901

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Latter Day Saint churches--Missions--Scotland
  • Latter Day Saints--Diaries
  • Latter Day Saints--Missionary experiences--Scotland

Personal Names

  • McKay, David O. (David Oman), 1873-1970
  • Young, John B., 1866-1946--Archives
  • Young, John B., 1866-1946--Diaries

Form or Genre Terms

  • Certificates
  • Diaries
  • Obituaries