William C. Seifrit papers, 1848-1987

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Seifrit, William C.
Title
William C. Seifrit papers
Dates
1848-1987 (inclusive)
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
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

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

Acquisition Information

Gift of William C. Seifrit in 1983-2006.

Separated Materials

Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P1244).

Processing Note

Processed by Unknown and Lisa DeMille in 1992 and 2006.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
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