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George M. Scott letter press book

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 4171

Scope and Contents note

One volume containing 315 letters. Correspondents include W. H. C. Price, S. E. Gaton (or Galon), A. H. Adams, Carrie, Maggie, D. C. Pate and others. George W. Scott writes from Salt Lake City. Letters discuss flower planting and tombstone inscriptions on the grave of Mrs. Mary North, the death of a Mr. Kirby, a deed, payments, offering a job to a recipient, bets on the 1880 Presidential Election, and other topics.

Dates

  • 1880-1881

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the George M. Scott letter press book must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

George M. Scott lived in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1881.

Extent

1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

One volume containing 315 letters between George M. Scott and others, 1880-1881.

Custodial History note

Donated by Brent F. Ashworth in 1992.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; Brent F. Ashworth; 1992.

Appraisal note

Utah and the American West (Collection development policy for 19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts, August 2007).

Processing Information note

Processed; H. Christine Swindler; 23 July 2007.

Title
Register of George M. Scott letter press book
Status
Completed
Author
Karen Glenn and H. Christine Swindler, student processors and John Murphy, curator
Date
2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States