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Samuel Lindsey Sprague family papers, 1866-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sprague, Samuel Lindsey
Title
Samuel Lindsey Sprague family papers
Dates
1866-1977 (inclusive)
Quantity
11.25 linear feet, (14 boxes)
Collection Number
ACCN 2476
Summary
The Samuel Lindsey Sprague family papers (1866-1977) consists of documents and family histories along with memorabilia, scrapbooks and other materials. The Sprague family traveled to the Salt Lake Valley with the Brigham Young Company in 1848.
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.

Some 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.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

The Sprague family traveled to the Salt Lake Valley with the Brigham Young Company in 1848. The family consisted of Samuel Lindsey and Mary Woodward and their son, Samuel Lindsey, Jr. Samuel Sr. served as the physician for the camp.

Biographical note quoted from the LDS Church History, Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel website.

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Content Description

The Samuel Lindsey Sprague family papers consists of documents and family histories along with memorabilia, scrapbooks and other materials.

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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 June Bilisoly in 2009.

Processing Note

Processed by Elizabeth Rogers in 2012.

Separated Materials

Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P1764).

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Personal papers, 1866-1977

  • Personal Papers and Printed Material, 1918-1945

  • Printed Material

    • Description: "The New Testament" and "Psalms"
      Container: Box 3, Folder 1
      Location: Printed Material
    • Description: "The Spell of the Yukon"
      Container: Box 3, Folder 2
      Location: Printed Material
    • Description: "What's O'Clock"
      Container: Box 3, Folder 3
      Location: Printed Material
    • Description: "Evangeline"
      Container: Box 3, Folder 4
      Location: Printed Material
    • Description: "The Little Book of Modern Verse"
      Container: Box 3, Folder 5
      Location: Printed Material

  • Scrapbooks

    • Description: June Moniz Bilisoly Baby's Book
      Dates: 1930
      Container: Box 4
      Location: Scrapbooks
    • Description: Marion Sadler Bilisoly Memory Book
      Dates: 1930s
      Container: Box 5
      Location: Scrapbooks
    • Description: Eliza C. A. Sprague Scrapbook
      Container: Box 6
      Location: Scrapbooks
    • Description: Scrapbook
      Container: Box 7, Folder 1
      Location: Scrapbooks
    • Description: Scrapbook Ephemera
      Container: Box 7, Folder 2
      Location: Scrapbooks
    • Description: Scrapbook
      Container: Box 8
      Location: Scrapbooks
    • Description: Scrapbook
      Container: Box 9, Folder 1
      Location: Scrapbooks
    • Description: Materials and Notes
      Container: Box 9, Folder 2
      Location: Scrapbooks
    • Description: Scrapbook
      Container: Box 10, Folder 1
      Location: Scrapbooks
    • Description: Corresponding Pages
      Dates: 1920s-1960s
      Container: Box 10, Folder 2
      Location: Scrapbooks

  • General Materials

    • Description: Postcards
      Container: Box 11
      Location: General Materials
    • Description: Veteran's Flag
      Dates: 1940s
      Container: Box 12
      Location: General Materials
    • Description: Marriage License, Diplomas and Will
      Dates: 1864-1926
      Container: Box 13
      Location: General Materials
    • Description: Oil Painting of Family Portrait
      Container: Oversize box 14
      Location: General Materials
    • Description: Two Miniature Portraits

      Two portraits of girls framed in oval glass and stored in speciality cases. There is no further identification available about the people depicted in the portraits.

      Container: Oversize box 15
      Location: General Materials
    • Description: Seven Silhouette Portraits

      The silhouette portraits in this box are of the following individuals:

      • Marion S. Bilisoly (three portraits)
      • June M. Bilisoly
      • Joseph M. Bilisoly (three portraits)
      Container: Oversize box 16
      Location: General Materials
    • Description: Honeymoon Clothing: Undergarment
      Container: Oversize box 17
      Location: General Materials
    • Description: Honeymoon Clothing: Robe
      Container: Oversize box 18
      Location: General Materials
    • Description: Jewelry

      This box contains the following items in the upper case:

      • Three gold bracelets
      • Gold bracelet with pearls
      • Necklace with cameo charms
      • Gold necklace with gold cross
      • Red stone necklace
      • Three gold band bracelets
      • Two pairs of cufflinks
      • One cufflink missing pair
      • Gold ring
      • Four diamond rings
      • Silver ring
      • Ring with stone [moonstone?]

      This box contains the following items in the lower case:

      • Five straight pins
      • 19 broaches and or tie pins
      • Silver handle
      • Ribbon with jewel
      • Perfume bottle
      • Rock
      • Pocket knife
      • Pencil holder
      • Gold nugget
      • Two necklace charms
      • "Veteran Member" pin
      • Three thimbles
      • Small portrait locket. The portrait is of William H. Kimball. The locket was made in Paris, France in 1854.

      This box has 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.

      Container: Oversize box 19
      Location: General Materials
    • Description: Jewelry Cases
      Container: Oversize box 20
      Location: General Materials
    • Description: Silverware in Case
      Container: Oversize box 21
      Location: General Materials

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Subject Terms

  • Latter Day Saint handcart companies
  • Latter Day Saint pioneers

Corporate Names

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Geographical Names

  • United States--Emigration and immigration--History

Finding aid created by Elizabeth Rogers.
2012 (last modified: 2019)

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