UUM_Ms0104.xml Inventory of the Richard Whitehead and Minerva Richards Young papers Young (Richard Whitehead and Minerva Richards) papers Finding aid created by William Jones. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

1976 (last modified: 2019)
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-05-28. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Richard Whitehead and Minerva Richards Young papers Young, Richard W. (Richard Whitehead), 1858-1919 MS 0104 8.5 linear feet 1876-1957 The Richard Whitehead and Minerva Richards Young papers (1876-1957) consist mainly of the journals of Richard W. Young (1858-1919), Minerva Richards Young, and Richard W. Young, Jr. Correspondence and other miscellaneous papers are also included. English .

Richard Whitehead Young was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 19 April 1858 to Joseph Angel and Margaret Whitehead Young. He attended the University of Utah from 1874 to 1877 and then West Point from 1878 to 1882. He then received his law degree from Columbia University in 1884. He served in various military capacities, including frontier duty at Fort Douglas, Utah, until he resigned from the army to practice law in 1889. He re-entered the military service during the Spanish-American War (1890s) and again during World War I. He returned to Salt Lake City to practice law in 1919 and died that same year of appendicitis.

Minerva Richards Young was born on 17 Oct 1862 to Henry Phineas Richards and Margaret Minerva Amanda Empey. Minerva married Richard Whitehead Young in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 05 Sep 1882. She died on 17 Sep 1958.

Richard Whitehead and Minerva Richards Young papers (1876-1957) consist mainly of correspondence and the journals of Richard W. Young (1858-1919), Minerva Richards Young, and Richard W. Young, Jr. Two publications, testimonials, news articles, pamphlets, writings, notebooks, and other materials are also included. The correspondence includes letters between Wilford Woodruff, Heber J. Grant, John R. Park, John A. Widtsoe, and Richard W. and Minerva Young. The journals record information such as Brigham Young's last illness, married life, travels to foreign countries, and missionary experiences.

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.

Four 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. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.

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Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Boxes 1-7 were donated in 1972.

Boxes 8-9 were donated in an unknown year.

Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0104).

Processed by William Jones in 1976.

 Young, Brigham, 1801-1877 Young, Minerva Richards, 1862-1958 American Legion United States Military Academy Polygamy Spanish-American War, 1898--Personal narratives, American Military Richard W. Young materials Journals 1877-1900 1 1 Correspondence 1876-1900 1 2-3

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.

 Birthday tributes 1945 1 4

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

 Ordination certificate and resolution of respect 1904 1 5

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

 Military papers 1 6

Testimonial, tributes, and personnel lists.

 Legal and Tactical Considerations Affecting the Employment of the Military in the Suppression of Mobs, Including an Essay on Martial Law 1888 1 7 Law in the Philippines 1900 1906 1 8

Pulications, pamphlets, correspondence, and general orders.

 Richard W. Young, "Is the Constitution of the United States Obsolete?" 1919 1 9

Speech at University of Utah commencement.

 Paul Williams, "Brief Historical Sketch of the 65th Field Artillery Brigade" 1919 1 10 American Legion, Utah Branch, pamphlets 1 11 News clippings -- Family 1899 1918-1919 1940 1951-1958 2 1 News clippings -- General 1899 1932 1941 1947 2 2 Brochures and pamphlets 1919-1957 2 3-4

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 Louis P. Murray and the Young family in preparation for thesis 1959 2 5

Correspondence between Young family and Murray regarding this publication.

 Correspondence between Louis P. Murray and others in preparation for thesis 1959 2 6 Louis B. Murray notes for thesis, The Life of Brigadier General Richard W. Young 2 7 Minerva Richards Young materials Diary 1882-1886 3 1 Autobiography 3 2 Journal, "My Trip Abroad" 1911 3 3-4

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

 "My Trip to Manila" 1928 3 5

Two typed copies. A letter is also included.

 "A Trip to Bermuda" 3 6 "Memories of Early Dramas" 1943 3 7 Correspondence 1920-1957 3 8-9

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.

 Untitled portions of manuscripts and notes 3 10 Tributes to Minerva Young 3 11 Funeral services 3 12-13

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

 Miscellaneous publications 1926 1928 1950 3 14

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) Richard W. Young Jr. materials Missionary journals 1909-1911 4

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

 Missionary journals 1909-1911 5

Originals.

 Discourses of Brigham Young 1845-1865 6 Discourses of Brigham Young 1867-1877 7 Addenda Richard W. Young scrapbooks [FRAGILE] 1875-1905 8A

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.

 Richard W. Young scrapbook [FRAGILE] 1876-1902 8B

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.

 Richard W. Young scrapbook [FRAGILE] 1905 1912 1919-1920 1928-1929 1935 8C

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.

 Richard W. Young scrapbook [FRAGILE] 1898-1902 1917-1920 8D

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.

 Richard W. Young scrapbook [FRAGILE] 1917-1920 8E

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

 General materials Missionary appointment book 1924 9 1 Minerva R. Young, notebook 9 2 Quote book 9 3 Journal 9 4 Minerva R. Young, autograph book 9 5 Minerva R. Young, passport 9 6 Richard W. Young, autograph book 9 7 Quote book 1940 9 8 Quote book 9 9 Minerva R. Young, estate account book 9 10 Correspondence 1919-1920 9 1 Richard W. Young Death and "A Heavenly Manifestation" 9 2 University of Utah departure speech and article 9 3 Correspondence, theses, and writings 9 4 Article drafts, correspondence, and journal typescript 9 5 Journals, Brighton log, and Minerva Young autobiography 1905-1953 9 6