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M. Hamlin Cannon papers, 1951-1977
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cannon, M. Hamlin
- Title
- M. Hamlin Cannon papers
- Dates
- 1951-1977 (inclusive)19511977
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MS 0618
- Summary
- The M. Hamlin Cannon papers (1951-1977) consist of copies of articles and correspondence, mainly regarding history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. M. Hamlin Cannon (1909-1978) was a military and LDS Church historian.
- 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
M. Hamlin Cannon was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 12 September 1909. He was a historian by profession and received his Ph.D. from American University in Washington, D.C. (1950). He wrote many articles on LDS Church and military history. M. Hamlin Cannon was the grandnephew of George Q. Cannon. He married Kathleen O'Connor in 1945 and he died in 1978.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The M. Hamlin Cannon papers (1951-1977) consist of copies of articles and correspondence, mainly regarding history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A newsletter and book review are also included.
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 | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1-2 | Correspondence | 1951-1977 |
| 1 | 3 | Cannon Family Newsletter | 1952-1973 |
| 1 | 4-5 | Articles | |
| 1 | 6 | Book Review
Review of A Guide to Utah Manuscripts in the Bancroft Library.
|
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Cannon, M. Hamlin--Archives
Family Names
- Cannon family
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Genealogies (histories)
Finding aid created by Manuscript Division staff.
1991 (last modified: 2019)
