Richard Whitehead and Minerva Richards Young papers, 1876-1957

Includes two letters to Minerva Young, a copy of a letter to Wilford Woodruff, a letter from John R. Park, three letters between Young and Heber M. Wells, and military and miscellaneous correspondence.

Given by Young's children on the anniversary of his birthday.

Regarding Young's service as president of the Ensign Stake.

Testimonial, tributes, and personnel lists.

Pulications, pamphlets, correspondence, and general orders.

Speech at University of Utah commencement.

Folder 3 contains the following items:

• Broadside entitled, "Frosh! Beware Ready Carefully! Ten Commandments for Freshmen..." 1919
• John R. Park memorial service booklet. 1919
• "In Memoriam Horace G. Whitney" 1920
• Young Woman's Journal, vol. 31, no. 2, 1920 February
• Typescript of a speech given by Heber Q. Hale in 1920
• Invitation for the birthday of the Lion House and of Susa Young Gates, 1926
• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints brochure for the Chicago Exposition of 1933
• Program for the birth anniversary celebration of Brigham Young held at Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1935
• Christmas greeting from Heber J. Grant, 1938 and 1939
• An address by Adam S. Bennion in 1945

Folder 4 contains the following items:

• "Utah's First Century! Sagebrush and Pioneer to a Treasure House in the Mountains" by George M. Gadsby, 1951
• "Harmony in the Home" conference address by David O. McKay, 1956
• "Greetings and Observations" by Benjamin L. Rich, 1957
• "A Sketch of the Rich Family. Descendants of Charles Coulson Rich" by Benjamin L. Rich, 1957
• "Early Years of University of Utah Law School and Other Personal Reminiscences" by Frank E. Homan, 1957
• "Christmas Greetings" by J. Rueben Clark, Jr., 1957
• "Knights of Columbus Oath, 4th Degree" undated
• "Salt Lake City Covered Wagon Days" official souvenir program undated
• "Do the 'Mormons' Encourage Intemperance" letter to the Editor of the Desert News [reprint] undated
• "Joseph Smith Tells His Own Story..." undated
• Christmas card. undated
• Resolution of condolence for Samuel D. Thurman by the Utah State Bar. undated
• "Welcome My Heroes" program. The original item has been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used. A photocopy is available in the collection for research use.

Correspondence between Young family and Murray regarding this publication.

About trip to Mediterranean and western Europe. Copies and notes are in folder 4.

Two typed copies. A letter is also included.

Miscellaneous letters including one to General Douglas MacArthur, two from Heber J. Grant, and one from John A. Widtsoe. The original letter from Widtsoe has been removed from folder 9 and placed in Reserve. A photocopied version is available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the original must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item if being used.

Tributes, etc. for Lucian A. Ray, Adam S. Bennion, Samuel D. Thurman, Emma Adams Empey, and Alice Dinwoody Moyle.

This folder contains the following items:

• Program for the presentation of the Brigham Young statue in the rotunda of the National Capitol, Washington, D. C. (1950)
• Press release by Senator Elbert D. Thomas regarding the presentation of the Brigham Young statue in the rotunda of the National Capitol, Washington, D. C. (1950)
• Program for the unveiling of a monument at the birthplace of Brigham Young in Whitingham, Vermont (1950)
• Plaintiffs' complaint regarding Brigham Young, Sr. estate (1928)
• Susa Young Gates and Leah D. Widtsoe, "Women of the 'Mormon' Church" (1926)

These are copies of the originals. Some miscellaneous correspondence is also included.

Originals.

This scrapbook contains mostly news clippings and discusses topics regarding the LDS Church and polygamy, issuence of Manifesto by Wilford Woodruff, and the question of statehood for Utah.

This scrapbook contains a photocopied version of "No Mormon Need Apply" song lyrics for access purposes. It also contains a photocopied version of "Platform Principles of the Pretended Reformers of Utah" for access purposes. The original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.

This scrapbook contains news clippings, certificates, correspondence, pamphlets, announcements and more. Topics discussed incluede Young's attendance at West Point Academy, receiving of commission as an officer in the United States Army and the Spaish-American War.

This scrapbook contains telegrams, news clippings, articles, correspondence and photographs. Topics discussed in this scrapbook include telegrams of sympathy for Young's death, clippings about Young's widow Minerva R. Young, and an editorial about Young by Heber J. Grant.

This scrapbook contains mostly news clippings, along with announcements and programs. Topics discussed include the Spanish-American War, World War I, and the death of Richard W. Young.

This scrapbook contains news clippings and articles. Topics discussed include World War I and the death of Richard W. Young.