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Hyrum Larsen journals, 1898-1956
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Larsen, Hyrum Morgan, 1872-1956.
- Title
- Hyrum Larsen journals
- Dates
- 1898-1956 (inclusive)18981956
1918-1951 (bulk)19181951 - Quantity
- 2 boxes, (1 linear ft.)
- Collection Number
- UUS_CAINE MSS 17
- Summary
- Two missionary diaries (1898-1902), daily farm diary (1901-1954), and notebook from chemistry course. Also includes a photograph of Larsen (1900).
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Restrictions
Open to public research.
- Languages
- English.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Larsen was a Newton farmer and a local merchant. His journals are of interest because they document ordinary events during the life of a Cache Valley farmer. He is very thorough on writing down what farm work was taking place during a given season. He also records the weather on a daily and a seasonal basis. Information on seed and crop prices can be gleaned from the journals. Also, he recreates the changes that occurred over time in the home and on the farm, such as modern appliances and new farm machinery. In addition, some of the volumes contain blacksmith and land rental accounts for a given year.
Within each of the three volumes were found loose papers. These papers were removed from the volume they were in and placed into a folder as indicated in the register. Some of the items found here were newspaper clippings and purchase invoices. One broadside found in the collection informed voters about a bond election to be held to secure funding of the improvement of several valley schools. The bond money would be put together with federal public works dollars to finance the projects. This item dates from the mid 1930s.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Hyrum Larsen Journals represent a daily record of farm life in Newton, Utah. Larsen kept a written record from 1915-1956; however, the bulk of the material are entries between the years 1918-1951. The years 1915-1918, and 1955-1956 are mentioned but only on an occasional basis.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
CopyrightIt is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Utah State University Libraries, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.
Permission to publish material from the Hyrum Larsen journals must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
Hyrum Larsen journals, 1898-1956. (COLL CAINE MSS 17). Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives Department.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Volumes arranged chronologically; folder 7 contains additional volume, donated after the rest of the collection processed.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Volume 1, Larsen diaries | 1915-1938 |
| 1 | 2 | Loose papers removed from volume 1 | undated |
| 1 | 3 | Volume 2, Larsen diaries | 1938-1951 |
| 1 | 4 | Loose papers removed from volume 2 | undated |
| 1 | 5 | Volume 3, Larsen diaries
(only three pages are written on).
|
1955-1956 |
| 1 | 6 | Loose papers removed from volume 3 | undated |
| 1 | 7 | Larsen diaries | 1901-1908 and 1954 |
| 1 | 8 | Missionary journal
Larsen was in Dillon and Butte, Montana during this period serving a mission for the L.D.S. Church.
|
1898 November-1899 June 15 |
| 1 | 9 | Missionary journal
Larsen was in Bellevue, Idaho during this period serving a mission for the L.D.S. Church.
|
1900 April 08 - 1902 January 02 |
| 1 | 10 | One studio portrait print of Hyrum Larsen.
The photograph was taken at the Cottage Photo Gallery, Butte, Montana.
|
undated |
| 2 | 1 | Notebook of Hyrum Larsen from a chemistry course taken at the ACU | 1897 January 14 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dry farming--Utah--Newton.
- Farm life--Utah--Newton.
- Mormon missionaries--Idaho--Diaries.
- Mormon missionaries--Montana--Diaries.
Personal Names
- Larsen, Arta Josephine, 1904-1991.
- Larsen, Hyrum Morgan, 1872-1956.
Corporate Names
- Newton Irrigation Company (Utah)
Geographical Names
- Butte (Mont.)--History.
- Dillon (Mont.)--History.
- Newton (Utah)--History.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries--Utah--Newton.
- Mormon missionary journals--Idaho--19th century.
- Mormon missionary journals--Montana--20th century.
Finding aid created by Special Collections and Archives.
2008
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