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Orson F. Whitney papers [photocopies], 1876-1931
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Whitney, Orson F. (Orson Ferguson), 1855-1931
- Title
- Orson F. Whitney papers [photocopies]
- Dates
- 1876-1931 (inclusive)18761931
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1400
- Summary
- The Orson F. Whitney papers (1876-1931) consist of photocopies of the diaries, notebooks, and autobiography of Orson F. Whitney, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from 1906 until his death in 1931.
- 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
Orson Ferguson Whitney was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 1 July 1855. He served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from 1906 until his death in 1931. Whitney was also a politician, journalist, and taught at Brigham Young College during the 1890s. He was also the author of several publications and wrote the lyrics to a few of the LDS Church's hymns. Whitney died on 16 May 1931 in Salt Lake City.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Orson F. Whitney papers (1876-1931) consist of photocopies of the diaries, notebooks, and autobiography of Orson F. Whitney, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from 1906 until his death in 1931.
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 | ||
| 1 | Notebook and Diaries | 1876-1894 |
| 2 | Diaries | 1895-1906 |
| 3 | Diaries | 1906-1911 |
| 4 | Diaries | 1911-1917 |
| 5 | Diaries | 1918-1926 |
| 6 | Diaries and Autobiography | 1926-1931 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saint churches--Apostles
- Latter Day Saint churches--Missions--England
- Latter Day Saint churches--Missions--Ohio
- Latter Day Saints--Diaries
- Latter Day Saints--Missionary experiences--England
- Latter Day Saints--Missionary experiences--Ohio
Personal Names
- Whitney, Orson F. (Orson Ferguson), 1855-1931
Geographical Names
- Utah--Politics and government
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
- Diaries
Finding aid created by Manuscripts Division staff.
2008 (last modified: 2019)
