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Ernest C. Rossiter papers

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 6270

Scope and Contents note

The Ernest C. Rossiter papers consists of seven stories by Rossiter regarding his missions. He accounts for his experiences being mission president during wars, experiences with members and apostasy, making friends, being lost at sea and his Dengue Fever outbreak. He accounts many faith-promoting experiences he had as a mission president.

Dates

  • 1919-1965

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 Ernest C. Rossiter papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Ernest Crabtree Rossiter was born 16 October 1882. He married Venus Robinson 28 June 1911. He seved as mission president of the French Polynesisan Mission and twice as president of the Tahitian mission. He was president of the Tahiti Mission from 1915-1919. He was called again to be president of that same mission from 1941-1944. He passed away 8 July 1965.

Extent

1 folder (.01 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Ernest C. Rossiter papers consists of seven stories by Rossiter, the majority consisting of stories related to Rossiter's experiences in Tahiti and the French Polynesian Mission as a mission president.

Custodial History note

Donated by Heather Ann Rossiter Rowley in 1990.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; Heather Ann Rossiter Rowley; 1990.

Appraisal note

20th Century Western and Mormon Americana because Ernest C, Rossiter exemplifies internatioal relations as a Mormon American in other lands.

Related Archival Materials note

Te Buka a Moromona : te mau parau i papaihia i te rima a Moromona : te hoe mau uiraa e te pahonoraa i nia i taua Buka a Mormona ra by Rossiter, Ernest C. (Ernest Crabtree), b. 1882.; BX 8608 .A1 no.1408a.

A new grammar of the Tahitian dialect of the Polynesian language : together with brief reading exercises by Rossiter, Ernest C. (Ernest Crabtree), b. 1882.; 499.4 R731n 1919.

Le sabbath du seigneur: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. French Mission by Rossiter, Ernest C. (Ernest Crabtree); BX 8656.1 .A1 no.129.

Processing Information note

Processed; Katie Connors, student processor, and John Murphy, Curator; 2008.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Register of Ernest C. Rossiter papers
Status
Completed
Author
Katie Connors, student processor, and John Murphy, curator; 2008
Date
28 August 2008
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.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

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