Alonzo P. Kesler papers, 1880-1944
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kesler, Alonzo Pratt, 1868-1918
- Title
- Alonzo P. Kesler papers
- Dates
- 1880-1944 (inclusive)18801944
- Quantity
- 3.25 linear feet, (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2479
- Summary
- The Alonzo P. Kesler papers (1880-1944) consist of his personal journals along with materials collected from his wife, Donnette Smith Kesler.
- 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
Biographical Note
Alonzo P. Kesler was born on January 29, 1868 to Frederick Kesler and Jane Elizabeth Pratt. He died on February 4, 1918 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Donnette Smith.
Content Description
The Alonzo P. Kesler papers consist of his personal journals along with materials collected from his wife, Donnette Smith Kesler.
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.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Donated by Grant Kesler in 2009.
Processing Note
Processed by Ryan Hutchings in 2009.
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Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P1594).
Detailed Description of the Collection
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I: Journals
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Description: Journal
This journal also contains an autobiography.
Dates: 1896Container: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: JournalDates: 1895Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: JournalDates: 1895-1897Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: JournalDates: 1897Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: JournalDates: 1897-1900Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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II: Notebooks of Donnette Smith Kesler and other materials
Notebooks from Alonzo P. Kesler's wife, Donnette Smith Kesler
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Description: Color schemes and pattern swatch notebookContainer: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: Design and art notebookContainer: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Educational notes and family songs and storiesContainer: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: Personal and educational notesContainer: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: StoriesContainer: Box 3, Folder 1-2
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Description: Gift, shapes and artwork notebookContainer: Box 3, Folder 3
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Description: Christmas card from Heber J. Grant to Donnette S. KeslerContainer: Box 3, Folder 4
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III: Subject File – Educational Books and Articles
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Description: A Brief History of the United StatesDates: 1885Container: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: The Cat's Christmas; and The MaytimeContainer: Box 4, Folder 2
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Description: The Century Handbook of WritingDates: 1923Container: Box 4, Folder 3
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Description: Character the Grandest Thing in the World; Orson Swett MardenDates: 1899Container: Box 4, Folder 4
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Description: The Greatest Thing Ever Known; Ralph Waldo TrineDates: 1898Container: Box 4, Folder 5
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Description: A Heap o' Livin; Edgar A. GuestDates: 1917Container: Box 4, Folder 6
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Description: International Education Series, vol. V- Education of ManDates: 1897Container: Box 4, Folder 7
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Description: International Education Series, vol. XXX – Pedagogics of the KindergartenDates: 1897Container: Box 5, Folder 1
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Description: International Education Series, vol. XXXI – The Mottoes and CommentariesDates: 1897Container: Box 5, Folder 2
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Description: Maynard's English Classic Series
The Excursion and Ode on Immortality, no. 25; Memory Quotations, no. 37
Container: Box 5, Folder 3 -
Description: Mind Studies for Young TeachersDates: 1889Container: Box 5, Folder 4
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Description: Pratt Institute MonthlyDates: 1898Container: Box 5, Folder 5
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Description: Who was the First Architect?Dates: 1874Container: Box 5, Folder 6
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Description: Surname Book and Racial HistoryDates: 1918Container: Box 5, Folder 7
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IV: Subject File – Religious Books and Articles
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Description: Are We of Israel?Dates: 1895Container: Box 6, Folder 1
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Description: The Book of MormonDates: 1898Container: Box 6, Folder 2
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Description: Hymns and Songs: Selected from Various Authors for the Primary Associations of the Children of Zion- First EditionDates: 1880Container: Box 6, Folder 3
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Description: Natural Law in the Spiritual WorldDates: 1892Container: Box 6, Folder 4
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Description: The Pearl of Great PriceDates: 1944Container: Box 6, Folder 5
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Description: Publications compiled for Missionary Work by Alonzo P. Kesler while President of the Eastern States MissionContainer: Box 6, Folder 6
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Description: Seeking After our Dead; Our Greatest ResponsibilityDates: 1928Container: Box 6, Folder 7
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Description: Various Articles compiled by Kesler
Distinguishing Characteristics of Mormonism; Apostasy and Restoration; A Friendly Discussion upon Religious Subjects; The Baptism of Water and the Spirit; Saved by Grace through Obedience
Container: Box 7, Folder 1 -
Description: Voice of Warning; Parley P. PrattDates: 1889Container: Box 7, Folder 2
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Description: Why I am a "Mormon"Container: Box 7, Folder 3
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saint families--Utah--19th century--Archives
- Latter Day Saint families--Utah--20th century--Archives
- Latter Day Saint missionaries--East (U.S.)--19th century--Archives
- Latter Day Saint missionaries--Great Britain--19th century--Archives
- Latter Day Saint women--Utah--19th century--Archives
- Latter Day Saint women--Utah--20th century--Archives
- Latter Day Saints--Utah--19th century--Archives
- Latter Day Saints--Utah--20th century--Archives
- Latter Day Saints--Utah--Social life and customs--19th century--Sources
- Latter Day Saints--Utah--Social life and customs--20th century--Sources
Personal Names
- Kesler, Alonzo Pratt, 1868-1918--Archives
- Kesler, Donnette Smith, 1872-1961--Archives
Corporate Names
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Eastern States Mission
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies (literary works)
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Diaries
- Instructional and educational works
- Literature
- Notebooks
- Religious materials
- Sketchbooks
