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George A. Smith chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 8520

Content Description

Contains the history of the George A. Smith chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers, minutes of chapter meetings, treasurer records and the chapter handbook of policy and procedures. Also includes a handbook for new members and a book listing all chapter-recognized pioneers. Materials dated 1935-2007.

Dates

  • 1935-2007
  • Majority of material found within 1974-2007

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 George A. Smith chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Administrative History

The George A. Smith chapter of the National Society of Sons of Utah Pioneers (1933-2006) was a Provo, Utah-based society that sponsored the Provo Pioneer Village as well as other activities to help preserve the memory and heritae of the early pioneers of the Utah Territory.

The George A. Smith chapter of the National Society of Sons of Utah Pioneers (SUP) was officially organized on march 19, 1933, although it was derived from a forerunner group called "The Sons," which was organized in 1928. A year later, in 1934, the chapter's constitution and bylaws were published. The chapter's first president, Lawrence T. Epperson, was also elected. During its early years, the George A. Smith chapter established the Provo Pioneer Village in Provo, Utah, and was primarily responsible for its operation and upkeep for over 70 years. The Provo Pioneer Village featured original buildings and artifacts from the nineteenth century as well as live demonstrations of some parts of a pioneer's daily work.

Due to the age and failing health of the majority of its members, the George A. Smith chapter merged with the Brigham Young chapter of SUP in 2006, after which the Brigham Young chapter assumed the responsibilities of the operation of the Provo Pioneer Village.

Extent

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Donated by the George A. Smith chapter of the National Society of Sons of Utah Pioneers in 2014.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; George A. Smith chapter of the National Society of Sons of Utah Pioneers; 2014.

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

Processing Information

Processed; Clarissa McIntire, student manuscript processor, and John M. Murphy, curator; 2014.

Title
Register of George A. Smith chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Clarissa McIntire
Date
2014 December 3
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:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States