William C. Staines certificate of appointment

William C. Staines certificate of appointment, 1854

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Utah. Governor (1850-1857: Young)
Title: William C. Staines certificate of appointment
Dates: 1854 (inclusive)
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Quantity: 1 folder, (0.25 linear feet)
Collection Number: MS 0380
Summary: The William C. Staines certificate of appointment (1854) consist of a Territory of Utah certificate, signed by Brigham Young as governor, documenting the nomination of Staines by the legislative assembly to the office of librarian.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

William C. Staines was born in England on 26 September 1819. He converted to the LDS Church and emigrated to the United States in the 1840s. He was a gardener by avocation and profession. He was also a partner in the mercantile firm of Staines and Needham and, in 1863, became the emigration agent for the LDS Church. William C. Staines died on 3 August 1881.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The William C. Staines certificate of appointment (1854) consist of a Territory of Utah certificate, signed by Brigham Young as governor, documenting the nomination of Staines by the legislative assembly to the office of librarian.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

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

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