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Junius S. Romney papers, 1903-1973
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Romney, Junius S., 1903-1980
- Title
- Junius S. Romney papers
- Dates
- 1903-1973 (inclusive)19031973
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MS 0546
- Summary
- The Junius S. Romney papers (1903-1973) consist of a seven-volume autobiography by Romney and a seventeen-page discourse given by his father, Junius Romney Sr. Junius S. Romney (1903-1980) was a Utah attorney and member of the LDS Church.
- 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
Junius Stowell Romney was born on 10 January 1903 to Junius and Gertrude Stowell Romney in Colonia Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. He moved with his family to Texas, then California, and finally settled in Salt Lake City in 1913. He served a mission for the LDS Church in Great Britain and was associate editor of the Millennial Star while there. He moved to Washington, D.C. around 1926 where he attended George Washington School of Law. Romney married Ruth Stewart in 1928 and graduated from law school two years later. He served in various capacities in the LDS Church and died in 1980.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Junius S. Romney papers (1903-1973) consist of a seven-volume autobiography by Romney and a seventeen-page discourse given by his father, Junius Romney Sr. Romney's autobiography includes such topics as his early life in Mexico, his church mission to the British Isles, his work for the FBI, his law practice, travels, and interaction with church and civic leaders and family. The discourse by Junius Romney Sr. details some of the events that led to the final exodus of Mormons from Mexico following the Mexican Revolution.
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 | Volume | ||
| 1 | 1-7 | Junius S. Romney Autobiography | 1903-1973 |
| Folder | |||
| 1 | 1 | Rose Park Discourse
Concerning Mormons and the Mexican Revolution.
|
1966 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saints--Biography
- Latter Day Saints--Mexico
Personal Names
- Romney, Junius S., 1903-1980
Geographical Names
- Mexico--History--Revolution, 1910-1920--Personal narratives
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
- Speeches (documents)
Finding aid created by David Jess Groesbeck.
1989 (last modified: 2019)
