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William C. Seifrit papers, 1848-1987

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Seifrit, William C.
Title
William C. Seifrit papers
Dates
1848-1987 (inclusive)
Quantity
12.25 linear feet, (21 boxes and 1 oversize folder)
Collection Number
ACCN 0735
Summary
The William C. Seifrit papers (1848-1987) consist of research notes and writings by Seifrit. The bulk of the collection concerns the history of Utah, especially art and photographic history, documented by Seifrit on notecards and in notebooks. Information was taken mainly from early nineteenth century newspapers and magazines. Writings by Seifrit focus on Charles Henry Wilcken (1830-1915), a German deserter from Johnston's Army and friend of George Q. Cannon and Wilford Woodruff, as well as Wilcken's family.
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
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Content Description

The William C. Seifrit papers (1848-1987) consist of research notes and writings by Seifrit. The bulk of the collection concerns the history of Utah, especially art and photographic history, documented by Seifrit on notecards and in notebooks. Information was taken mainly from early nineteenth century newspapers and magazines. Writings by Seifrit focus on Charles Henry Wilcken (1830-1915), a German deserter from Johnston's Army and friend of George Q. Cannon and Wilford Woodruff, as well as Wilcken's family.

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Use of the Collection

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.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of William C. Seifrit in 1983-2006.

Separated Materials

Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P1244).

Processing Note

Processed by Unknown and Lisa DeMille in 1992 and 2006.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Charles W. Penrose Materials
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: History of Charles Henry Wilcken
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: History of Caroline Christine Eliza Reiche Wilcken
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: "Charles Henry Wilcken: An Undervalued Saint"
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Charles Henry Wilcken Research
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Obituaries
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: Working Materials
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: Sources and Notes
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: Charles Henry Wilcken Miscellaneous
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: "Stories from the Life of Charles Henry Wilcken" and "History of Caroline Wilcken"
    Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  • Description: Journal and Millennial Star Copies
    Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  • Description: Research, Notes, and Quotes
    Dates: 1848-1880
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Research, Notes, and Quotes
    Dates: 1848-1880
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Research, Notes, and Quotes
    Dates: 1881-1885
    Container: Box 4
  • Description: Research, Notes, and Quotes
    Dates: 1886-1891
    Container: Box 5
  • Description: Research, Notes, and Quotes
    Dates: 1892-1896
    Container: Box 6
  • Description: Research, Notes, and Quotes
    Dates: 1897-1900
    Container: Box 7
  • Description: Notebooks
    Dates: 1848-1880
    Container: Box 8
  • Description: Notebooks
    Dates: 1881-1883
    Container: Box 9
  • Description: Notebooks
    Dates: 1884-1888
    Container: Box 10
  • Description: Notebooks
    Dates: 1889-1894
    Container: Box 11
  • Description: Notebooks
    Dates: 1895-1899
    Container: Box 12
  • Description: Notebooks and Miscellaneous
    Dates: 1900
    Container: Box 13
  • Description: Notecards, Academy-J. W. Clawson
    Container: Box 14
  • Description: Notecards, Willard Clawson-Easel
    Container: Box 15
  • Description: Notecards, B. H. Eastmond-E. V. Hansen
    Container: Box 16
  • Description: Notecards, Evelyn Harding-Alfred Lambourne
    Container: Box 17
  • Description: Notecards, Alfred Lambourne-George M. Ottinger
    Container: Box 18
  • Description: Notecards, George M. Ottinger-C. W. Symons
    Container: Box 19
  • Description: Notecards, Tabernacle-ZCMI
    Container: Box 20
  • Description: Notecards, Charles Roscoe Savage
    Container: Box 21
  • Description: Certificate
    Dates: 1959
    Container: Map case folder 1

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Subject Terms

  • Frontier and pioneer life--Utah
  • Latter Day Saint churches--Apostles--Diaries
  • Latter Day Saint churches--History--19th century
  • Latter Day Saint pioneers--Emigration
  • Utah Expedition, 1857-1858

Personal Names

  • Penrose, Charles W. (Charles William), 1832-1925--Diaries
  • Wilcken, Caroline Christina Eliza
  • Wilcken, Charles Henry, 1831-1915

Geographical Names

  • Utah--History--Sources

Form or Genre Terms

  • Articles
  • Biographies
  • Diaries
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