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Rhett James collection, 1825-1997

Overview of the Collection

Creator
James, Rhett Stephens.
Title
Rhett James collection
Dates
1825-1997 (inclusive)
Quantity
62 Boxes, (28 Linear Feet)
Collection Number
UUS_COLL MSS 456
Summary
This collection consists largely of the teaching and research files of Rhett James, a teacher for the Logan, Utah, Institute of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Repository
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Rhett S. James was a teacher for the Logan, Utah, Institute of the Church of Latter-day Saints for 27 years. He is the author of the book and pageant “Martin Harris: The Man Who Knew.” James received his B.A. in 1964 from Washingtion State University and later received a M.A. at Utah State University in 1991 and 1995. From 1968 to 1970 he supervised the training of the first seminary and institute teachers in New Zealand and later became a professor at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Business College.

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Content Description

This collection consists largely of Rhett James's teaching and research files. They contain articles, lectures, and subject files that address topics like Latter-day Saints history and Native American history. Of particular interest are the files concerning the Martin Harris pageant, which are housed in boxes 57, 58, and 62. The contents and labeling of the folders generally reflects the way that James himself had organized them."

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Rhett James collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Rhett James collection USU_COLL MSS 456, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations: USU_COLL MSS 456, USUSCA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The contents and labeling of the folders generally reflects the way that James himself had organized them.

Processing Note

Processed in October of 2012

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to Utah State University Special Collection and Archives by Rhett James in 1997.

Related Materials

Martin Harris Pageant records (Coll Mss 243)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Liquor laws -- Utah.
  • Indians of Noarth America -- History.

Corporate Names

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- New Zealand North Mission.
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- History.

Geographical Names

  • Utah -- History.

Finding aid/Register created by Melissa Allen
2012

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