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George Gordon Campbell papers, 1899-1957

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Campbell, George Gordon
Title
George Gordon Campbell papers
Dates
1899-1957 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.25 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 0851
Summary
The George Gordon Campbell papers (1899-1957) contain correspondence, diaries, genealogy, an article and various notes pertaining to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
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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Historical Note

George Gordon Campbell (1844-1929) was converted to the LDS Church in Scotland in 1879. He then came to Utah and later returned to Scotland to do missionary work for the LDS Church during 1908, 1915, and 1922.

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Content Description

This collection primarily consists of diaries and other writings 1899-1928; family correspondence 1910-57, including David O. McKay letters. Some materials deal with Campbell's proselyting missions to Scotland in 1908, 1915 and 1922.

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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

Donated by George Gordon Erskine in 1985.

Processing Note

Processed by Kate Kimball in 2000.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Journals

    • Description: Journals
      Dates: 1899-1921
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Journals
      Dates: 1922-1928
      Container: Box 2
  • Documents

    • Description: Correspondence, Bertha Fredrickson
      Dates: 1910
      Container: Box 3, Folder 1
    • Description: Correspondence, Betty B. Borison
      Dates: 1926
      Container: Box 3, Folder 2
    • Description: Correspondence, David O. McKay
      Dates: 1923
      Container: Box 3, Folder 3
    • Description: Correspondence, George G. Erskine
      Dates: 1923
      Container: Box 3, Folder 4
    • Description: Correspondence, Jennie
      Dates: 1923
      Container: Box 3, Folder 5
    • Description: Correspondence
      Dates: 1945-1957
      Container: Box 3, Folder 6-8
    • Description: Speech, Orson F. Whitney
      Dates: 1922
      Container: Box 3, Folder 9
    • Description: Genealogy of George G. Campbell
      Container: Box 3, Folder 10
    • Description: Glawgow, Scotland, Road Map and Street Guide
      Container: Box 3, Folder 11
    • Description: James S. Campbell, "A New Way of Life Unfolds with the Dawn of a Brighter Day"
      Container: Box 3, Folder 12
    • Description: Sermon on Faith and Notes
      Container: Box 3, Folder 13

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Subject Terms

  • Latter Day Saint churches--Missions--Scotland
  • Latter Day Saints--Diaries
  • Latter Day Saints--Missionary experiences--Scotland

Personal Names

  • McKay, David O. (David Oman), 1873-1970

Family Names

  • Campbell family

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Diaries
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