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Lyman Stephen and Gideon D. Wood biographical sketches

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1489

Scope and Contents

Photocopies of three typescripts. One is a biography of Lyman Stephen Wood, the other a biography of Gideon Durfee Wood, and the third is a genealogical record of the John Daley family. Mitchell tells of the persecutions his grandfather had to endure as a Mormon in Missouri and Ohio, his move to Utah, his settling down in Springville, and his establishing the Springville Coop. Mitchell also talks about Gideon Durfee Wood who was the first mayor of Springville and member of the city council for several years. The family record covers the time from about 1780 to 1900.

Dates

  • 1935

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical Note

Grandson of Lyman S. Wood who was superintendent of the Springville Coop in Utah.

Extent

1 folder (0.05 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Donated by Mrs. Darrel Taylor in 1979.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Mrs. Darrel Taylor; 1979.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Lyman Stephen and Gideon D. Wood biographical sketches
Status
Completed
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 August 18
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

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