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Dennis L. Lythgoe papers, 1852-2008
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lythgoe, Dennis L.
- Title
- Dennis L. Lythgoe papers
- Dates
- 1852-2008 (inclusive)18522008
- Quantity
- 6.25 linear feet, (14 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 0800
- Summary
- The Dennis L. Lythgoe papers (1977-2008) consist of correspondence, column manuscripts, personal materials, and newspaper clippings of the columnist and professor of history.
- 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
Dennis L. Lythgoe (b. 1939) was a columnist for the Deseret News from 1977 to 2008 and a professor of history at Bridgewater State College. He also wrote several books, including Let 'em Holler: A Political Biography of J. Bracken Lee, You're a Mormon Now!: A Handbook for New Latter-Day Saints, The Sensitive Leader, and A Marriage of Equals.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Dennis L. Lythgoe papers (1852-2008) consist of correspondence, column manuscripts, personal materials, and newspaper clippings of the columnist and professor of history.
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
Acquisition Information
Gift of Dennis L. Lythgoe from 1984-2001.
Processing Note
Processed by Aaron Curtis in 2011.
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Separated Materials
See also the Dennis L. Lythgoe photograph collection (P0864) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Lavinia Mitchell Lythgoe MaterialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1-11 | School Notebooks and Diaries |
1918-1928 |
| 1 | 12 | Homeworks and Stories |
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| 1 | 13-14 | "Things to Remember" |
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| 1 | 15-18 | Diaries and Record Books |
1921-1969 |
| 2 | Diaries, Journal and Notebook |
1971-1982 |
Lythgoe Family MaterialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 1-4 | Mary Lerner Diaries |
1853-1855 |
| 3 | 5 | James Lythgoe Diary Transcripts |
1864 |
| 3 | 6-7 | F.A. Mitchell Diary |
1880; 1909 |
| 3 | 8-9 | M. P. Mitchell Diary |
1909 |
| 3 | 10 | Missionary Record Book |
|
| 3 | 11 | Gage Lythgoe Diary |
1966 |
| 3 | 12 | Lavinia Lythgoe Autobiography |
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| 3 | 13 | Beatrice Carlisle Mitchell History |
|
| 3 | 14 | Heziakiah Mitchell History |
|
| 3 | 15 | Transcript of an Interview with Leo Thomas Lythgoe and Lavainia Mitchell Lythgoe |
1975 |
| 3 | 16 | Tribute to Grandma Lythgoe for Mother's Day |
1979 |
| 3 | 17 | Granitian |
1923 |
| 3 | 18 | Health Remedies |
|
| 3 | 19 | "The Silver Thimble" |
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| 3 | 20 | News Clippings |
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| 3 | 21 | Miscellaneous Papers |
Dennis L. Lythgoe MaterialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 4 |
Let 'Em Holler: A Political Biography of J. Bracken Lee Manuscript and Research |
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| 5 | Correspondence |
1948-1979 | |
| Folder | |||
| 6 | 1 | Appropriation Budget |
1970-1972 |
| 6 | 2 | Reference Biographical Materials |
1940s-1950s |
| 6 | 3-6 | Research Notes |
1949-1970s |
| 6 | 7-8 | Reports and Publications |
1960s-1970s |
| 6 | 9-12 | Speeches and Messages |
1852-1956 |
| 6 | 13 | Tribute |
1972 |
| 6 | 14-16 | Miscellaneous Materials and Papers |
1940s-1950s |
| 7 | News Clippings |
1936-1976 | |
| 8 | Mary Leever Wainright Diary Transcript and Book |
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| Folder | |||
| 9 | 1-9 | Correspondence |
1984-1996 |
| 9 | 10 | Manuscripts |
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| 9 | 11 | Column Ideas |
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| 9 | 12 | Personal Materials |
|
Newspaper Columns and ClippingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 10 | 1 |
Boston Herald and Salt Lake Tribune Columns |
1979-1980 |
| 10 | 2-15 |
Deseret News Columns |
1977-1990 |
| 11 |
Deseret News Columns |
1991-1995 | |
| 12 |
Deseret News Columns |
1996-2002 | |
| 13 |
Deseret News Columns |
2003-2008 | |
| 14 | News Clippings |
2002-2003 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American literature--Latter Day Saint authors
- Journalists--Utah--Salt Lake City--20th century--Archives
- Latter Day Saint missionaries--19th century--Archives
- Latter Day Saint pioneers--19th century--Archives
- Latter Day Saint women--Archives
- Latter Day Saint women--Diaries
- Latter Day Saints--19th century--Archives
- Latter Day Saints--Utah--20th century--Archives
- Latter Day Saints--Utah--Salt Lake City--Social life and customs--20th century--Archives
- Latter Day Saints--Utah--Social life and customs--19th century--Sources
Personal Names
- Lee, J. Bracken (Joseph Bracken), 1899-1996
- Lythgoe, Dennis L.--Archives
- Lythgoe, Dennis L.--Family--Archives
- Mitchell, Alfred Hezekiah, 1879-1956--Family--Archives
- Mitchell, Frederick Augustus Herman Frank, 1835-1923--Diaries
- Mitchell, Frederick Augustus Herman Frank, 1835-1923--Family--Archives
Corporate Names
- Bridgewater State College--Faculty--20th century--Archives
- Deseret News (Firm)--Employees--20th century--Archives
- University of Utah. College of Social and Behavioral Science. Department of Political Science--Alumni and alumnae--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
- Biographies
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Diaries
- Family histories
- Financial records
- Interviews
- Manuscripts
- Personal correspondence
- Speeches
Finding aid prepared by Aaron Curtis.
2011 (last modified: 2018)
