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Robert Lang Campbell papers, 1840-1873
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Campbell, Robert Lang, 1825-1872
- Title
- Robert Lang Campbell papers
- Dates
- 1840-1873 (inclusive)18401873
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 0376
- Summary
- The Robert L. Campbell papers (1840-1873) contain his diaries, correspondence, genealogy, and broadsides. Robert L Campbell (1825-1874) was an early Mormon educator, and one of the pioneers who crossed the Overland Trail in 1854. He was the Territorial Superintendant of Schools, and is widely held responsible for the birth of the school system in Utah.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Robert L Campbell (1825-1874) was an early Mormon educator, and one of the pioneers who crossed the Overland Trail in 1854. He was the Territorial Superintendant of Schools, and is widely held responsible for the birth of the school system in Utah.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Robert L. Campbell papers (1840-1873) contain his diaries, correspondence, genealogy, and broadsides.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1-2 | Diary | 1843 |
| 1 | 3-5 | Diary | 1855-1873 |
| 1 | 6 | Journal and poetry | |
| 1 | 7 | Correspondence | 1840-1841 |
| 1 | 8 | Genealogy | |
| 1 | 9 | Broadsides |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Education--Utah--History--19th century
- Public schools--Utah--History
Personal Names
- Campbell, Robert Lang, 1825-1872--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Broadsides
- Correspondence
- Diaries
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Rogers
2006 (last modified: 2018)
