Frank Fuller papers, 1863-1911

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Fuller, Frank
Title
Frank Fuller papers
Dates
1863-1911 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 linear feet, (1 box and 1 oversize folder)
Collection Number
MS 0305
Summary
The Frank Fuller papers (1863-1911) consist of certificates, a telegram, a letter from Daniel Hammer Wells, and news articles all pertaining to Frank Fuller (1827-1915), a secretary and acting governor of Utah Territory.
Repository
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

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

Frank Fuller was born in 1827 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was trained and then practiced as a dentist and physician in his home state. He moved to New Hampshire to work as a reporter and typesetter. There he became active in politics which led to his appointment as secretary of Utah Territory. In addition to being secretary and then governor of Utah Territory, he was also a lawyer, author, railroad man, military organizer, and businessman. Frank Fuller died in 1915.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Frank Fuller papers (1863-1911) consist of certificates, a telegram, a letter from Daniel Hammer Wells, and news articles all pertaining to Frank Fuller (1827-1915), a secretary and acting governor of Utah Territory.

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

Processing Note

Processed by Della Dye and Nancy Coulam in 1983.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1 General materials 1863-1911
map-case-folder
1 Oversize certificates 1863-1872

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Governors--Utah
  • Polygamy--Utah

Personal Names

  • Wells, Daniel H. (Daniel Hanmer), 1814-1891

Geographical Names

  • Utah--History--Sources

Form or Genre Terms

  • Certificates
  • Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
  • Correspondence