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Paul B. Cannon papers, 1852-1989
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cannon, Paul B., 1901-1998
- Title
- Paul B. Cannon papers
- Dates
- 1852-1989 (inclusive)18521989
- Quantity
- 1 box, (0.25 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- Accn1086
- Summary
- The Paul B. Cannon papers (1852-1989) contain correspondence, a scrapbook, articles, and news clippings. Cannon was an attorney in Salt Lake City, 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
Paul B. Cannon (1901-1998) earned a law degree from Colombia University, and then returned to Salt Lake City, Utah, to work in the law firm of Cheeney. Marr, Wilkins, and Cannon. He later became a partner, excelling in issues related to water rights, mining, and estate settlement. During the 1930s, Cannon wrote property title settlements.
Cannon married Oa Jacobs on 5 August 1936, and they had one son, Charles P. Lloyd.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Paul B. Cannon papers (1852-1989) contain correspondence, a scrapbook, articles, and news clippings.
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
Initial Citation: Paul B. Cannon papers, ACCN 1086, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations: ACCN 1086.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
General MaterialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | "Plural Marriage from 1890-1904" |
1981 |
| 1 | 2-3 | Correspondence |
1852-1987 |
| 1 | 4-7 | Scrapbook, "Paul B. Cannon, History and Writings" |
|
| 1 | 8 | "Money, Gold, Goods, Services and National Debt" |
1989 |
| 1 | 9 | Carolyn Campbell, "Stranded in Southern Utah: The Courage of Elizabeth Kimball" |
|
| 1 | 10 | John Maeser Cannon, "A Brief Economic History of Four Generations of the Cannon Family" |
1977 |
| 1 | 11 | "General John Kenneth Cannon" |
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| 1 | 12 | News clippings |
1982 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mormons--Polygamy
- Polygamy--Utah
- Scrapbooks
Personal Names
- Cannon, John M.
- Cannon, Paul B.,1901-1998--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Clippings
- Correspondence
Finding aid prepared by Sabrina Riches
1997 (last modified: 2019)
