Biography and memorabilia of Robert Mylchrist Cannon
Scope and Contents
This collecion consists of 4 biographies, 2 resumes, awards, letters, magazine articles, and photocopied newspaper photos and articles referring to Cannon.
Dates
- 1945-1976
Creator
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
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 Biography and memorabilia of Robert Mylchrist Cannon must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Cannon, know as "Joe" to his friends, was a career officer in the U.S. Army. A graduate of West Point, he retired a three-star general in 1961 and went into banking. He received numerous honors and awards after having served in and held positions in the Pacific and Far East theaters during, prior to, and following World War II.
Extent
2 folders
Custodial History
Donated by Mrs. Robert M. Cannon in 1977.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Mrs. Robert M. Cannon; 1977.
Appraisal
Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).
- Title
- Register of Biography and memorabilia of Robert Mylchrist Cannon
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Elisa Visick
- Date
- 2010 July 26
- Description rules
- Appm
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States