Logan Temple collection, 1877-1979

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Olsen, Nolan Porter.
Title
Logan Temple collection
Dates
1877-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 boxes, (.5 linear ft.)
Collection Number
UUS_COLL MSS 112
Summary
This collection contains research papers used by Nolan Porter Olsen for writing his book The Logan Temple: the first 100 years. The papers contained in this collection consist of pamphlets, newspaper clippings, memorabilia about the temple, short histories of the temple, a USU thesis, photographs, and drafts of Olsen's The Logan Temple: the first 100 years.
Repository
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
Restrictions

Open to public research.

Languages
English.
Sponsor
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008

Historical NoteReturn to Top

In October 1876 Brigham Young officially announced plans to build a temple in Logan for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He selected the site seven months later, and construction began on May 28, 1877. Work continued until May 17, 1884, when LDS Church President John Taylor dedicated the temple.

In commemoration of the Logan Temple's 100th anniversary, Norman Porter Olson wrote a book entitled The Logan Temple: The First 100 Years. At the time of the book's publication in 1978, Olson had been associated with the temple for over 43 years. He served as president of the Logan Temple during the remodeling stage that began in 1976 and was competed in 1979.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains research papers used by Nolan P. Olsen for writing his book The Logan Temple: The First 100 Years. At the time of the book's publication in 1979, N.P. Olson had been associated with the temple for over 44 years. He served as president of the Logan Temple during the remodeling stage that began in 1976 and was competed in 1979. The papers contained in this collection consist of pamphlets, newspaper clippings, memorabilia about the temple, short histories of the temple, a USU thesis, photographs, and drafts of Olsen's The Logan Temple: The First 100 Years.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright

It 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 Logan Temple collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Logan Temple collection, 1877-1979. (COLL MSS 112). Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives Department.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Arranged by type of source material and manuscript of Olsen's book.

Acquisition Information

The material that comprises this collection was donated to USU Special Collections & Archives by Katie M. Olsen.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 Logan Temple pamphlets published for various anniversaries undated
1 2 Wood, J. Karl., "The Vision: A Sacred Pageant." Logan Pageant Society, Logan, Utah 1937
1 3 "Logan Temple History, 1976." Author believed to be Nolan P. Olsen undated
1 4 Ordinance statistics for 1957-1973
1 5 Olsen, Nolan P., "The Growth of the Latter Day Saints Church in Cache Valley"
(also contains two page essay on the building of the Logan Temple)
undated
1 6 Ricks, Joel E., "The Mormons In the Middle West"
Includes excerpt from Deseret News, June 6, 1877 about organization of the Cache County Stake.
undated
1 7 Color photographs of the temple undated
1 8 Miscellaneous items about the temple undated
1 9-13 Newspaper articles about the temple, includes the 1934 Golden Jubilee undated
2 Manuscript draft of Olsen's book The Logan Temple: the First 100 Years
(18 folders)
undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Mormon Church--Utah--Logan--History.
  • Mormon temples--Utah--Logan.

Personal Names

  • Olsen, Nolan Porter.

Corporate Names

  • Logan Temple (Utah)

Geographical Names

  • Logan (Utah)--History.