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Ianthus Leo Richards papers, 1906-1925
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Richards, Ianthus Leo
- Title
- Ianthus Leo Richards papers
- Dates
- 1906-1925 (inclusive)19061925
- Quantity
- 2.25 linear feet, (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1554
- Summary
- The Ianthus Leo Richards papers (1906-1925) consist of documents relating to and resulting from Richards' experiences in England and Ireland as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) from 1923-1925. Included are correspondence, mission records, a log book, diaries, and memorabilia.
- 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
Ianthus Leo Richards, who was a steel worker by trade, was born on 12 September 1891 in Ogden, Utah. He served a mission for the LDS Church in England and Ireland from 1923-1925.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Ianthus Leo Richards papers (1906-1925) consist of documents relating to and resulting from Richards' experiences in England and Ireland as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) from 1923-1925. Included are correspondence, mission records, a log book, diaries, and memorabilia.
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
Personal materialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Correspondence |
1915-1924 |
Mission recordsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1-11 | Correspondence |
1924-1925 |
| 2 | 12 | Mission call |
1923 |
| 2 | 13-15 | Mission correspondence |
1924-1925 |
| 3 | 1 | Appointment letter |
1923 |
| 3 | 2 | Missionary labor reports and comparative reports |
1925 |
| 3 | 3-4 | Missionary record log (and use copy) |
1923-1925 |
| 3 | 5-8 | Diary (and use copy) |
1923-1925 |
| 3 | 9 | "Statement to the British Public" |
|
| 3 | 10 | "A Catechism of Christian Doctrine" |
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| 3 | 11-13 | Religious booklets |
|
| 4 | 1 | Receipts and check stubs |
1923-1925 |
| 4 | 2 | Travel documents |
1923 |
| 4 | 3-4 | Travel souvenirs |
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| 4 | 5 | News clippings |
1924-1925 |
| 4 | 6 | Incomplete and undated letters |
|
| 4 | 7 | Street map of Belfast |
Personal materialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 5 | Family postcard correspondendce |
1906-1925 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saint churches--Missions--England
- Latter Day Saint churches--Missions--Ireland
- Latter Day Saints--Diaries
- Latter Day Saints--Missionary experiences--England
- Latter Day Saints--Missionary experiences--Ireland
Personal Names
- Richards, Ianthus Leo--Archives
Geographical Names
- England--Social life and customs
- Ireland--Social life and customs
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Pamphlets
- Reports
Finding aid created by Sabrina Riches, Kirk Watson and Betsey Welland.
1996 (last modified: 2019)
