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Franklin S. Richards papers

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1204

Scope and Contents

Handwritten and typewritten correspondence and legal papers. The materials relate to Richards' law career in Utah. Some of the materials relate to the Edmunds-Tucker Act of 1887 which sought to make the prosecution of the practice of polygamy enforceable and to Mormon polygamy in general.

Dates

  • 1878-1891

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

Biographical History

Utah lawyer who served as a legal advisor for the Mormon Church starting in 1880.

Extent

50 items (ca. 200 p.)

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Franklin S. Richards papers
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 March 18
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

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Brigham Young University
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