David Cornelius Hess autobiography and diary [photocopy], 1896-1952

Overview of the Collection

Title
David Cornelius Hess autobiography and diary [photocopy]
Dates
1896-1952 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet, (1 folder)
Collection Number
ACCN 2080
Summary
The David Cornelius Hess autobiography and diary [photocopy] discuss his experiences while serving on three separate missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Hess was called to serve missions to the southern states (1895 and 1930) and to San Francisco, California (1929).
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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

David Cornelius Hess was born in Farmington, Davis, Utah Territory on August 16, 1865 to John W Hess and Caroline Workman. Hess was called to serve missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the southern states (1895 and 1930) and to San Francisco, California (1929).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The David Cornelius Hess autobiography and diary [photocopy] discuss his experiences while serving on three separate missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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

Donated by Violet Kimball in 2004.

Processing Note

Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2004.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Latter Day Saint missionaries--Utah--Diaries--Facsimiles

Corporate Names

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--Missions--California--San Francisco--20th century--Sources
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Southern States Mission--Sources

Form or Genre Terms

  • Autobiographies (literary works)
  • Diaries
  • Facsimiles
  • Photocopies