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William C. Seifrit papers, 1848-1987
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seifrit, William C.
- Title
- William C. Seifrit papers
- Dates
- 1848-1987 (inclusive)18481987
- Quantity
- 12.25 linear feet, (21 boxes and 1 oversize folder)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 0735
- Summary
- The William C. Seifrit papers (1848-1987) consist of research notes and writings by Seifrit. The bulk of the collection concerns the history of Utah, especially art and photographic history, documented by Seifrit on notecards and in notebooks. Information was taken mainly from early nineteenth century newspapers and magazines. Writings by Seifrit focus on Charles Henry Wilcken (1830-1915), a German deserter from Johnston's Army and friend of George Q. Cannon and Wilford Woodruff, as well as Wilcken's family.
- Repository
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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
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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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The William C. Seifrit papers (1848-1987) consist of research notes and writings by Seifrit. The bulk of the collection concerns the history of Utah, especially art and photographic history, documented by Seifrit on notecards and in notebooks. Information was taken mainly from early nineteenth century newspapers and magazines. Writings by Seifrit focus on Charles Henry Wilcken (1830-1915), a German deserter from Johnston's Army and friend of George Q. Cannon and Wilford Woodruff, as well as Wilcken's family.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Folder | ||
1 | 1 | Charles W. Penrose Materials | |
1 | 2 | History of Charles Henry Wilcken | |
1 | 3 | History of Caroline Christine Eliza Reiche Wilcken | |
1 | 4 | "Charles Henry Wilcken: An Undervalued Saint" | |
1 | 5 | Charles Henry Wilcken Research | |
1 | 6 | Obituaries | |
1 | 7 | Working Materials | |
1 | 8 | Sources and Notes | |
1 | 9 | Charles Henry Wilcken Miscellaneous | |
1 | 10 | "Stories from the Life of Charles Henry Wilcken" and "History of Caroline Wilcken" | |
1 | 11 | Journal and Millennial Star Copies | |
2 | Research, Notes, and Quotes | 1848-1880 | |
3 | Research, Notes, and Quotes | 1848-1880 | |
4 | Research, Notes, and Quotes | 1881-1885 | |
5 | Research, Notes, and Quotes | 1886-1891 | |
6 | Research, Notes, and Quotes | 1892-1896 | |
7 | Research, Notes, and Quotes | 1897-1900 | |
8 | Notebooks | 1848-1880 | |
9 | Notebooks | 1881-1883 | |
10 | Notebooks | 1884-1888 | |
11 | Notebooks | 1889-1894 | |
12 | Notebooks | 1895-1899 | |
13 | Notebooks and Miscellaneous | 1900 | |
14 | Notecards, Academy-J. W. Clawson | ||
15 | Notecards, Willard Clawson-Easel | ||
16 | Notecards, B. H. Eastmond-E. V. Hansen | ||
17 | Notecards, Evelyn Harding-Alfred Lambourne | ||
18 | Notecards, Alfred Lambourne-George M. Ottinger | ||
19 | Notecards, George M. Ottinger-C. W. Symons | ||
20 | Notecards, Tabernacle-ZCMI | ||
21 | Notecards, Charles Roscoe Savage | ||
map-case-folder | |||
1 | Certificate | 1959 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life--Utah
- Latter Day Saint churches--Apostles--Diaries
- Latter Day Saint churches--History--19th century
- Latter Day Saint pioneers--Emigration
- Utah Expedition, 1857-1858
Personal Names
- Penrose, Charles W. (Charles William), 1832-1925--Diaries
- Wilcken, Caroline Christina Eliza
- Wilcken, Charles Henry, 1831-1915
Geographical Names
- Utah--History--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Biographies
- Diaries