Manuscript Collection Descriptions

Theodore McKean family record book

Theodore McKean family record book

Dates: 1877-1887

One handwritten record book and one newspaper clipping. The record book documents the genealogy of the McKean family. It also includes a short autobiography of Theodore McKean. He describes his youth, his conversion to the Mormon faith, and his various business affairs.

  • Extent: 2 items (150 p.)
  • Creator: McKean, Theodore
  • Call Number: MSS SC 1990
  • Repository: L. Tom Perry Special Collections; 19th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts; 1130 Harold B. Lee Library; Brigham Young University; Provo, Utah 84602; http://sc.lib.byu.edu/
  • Access Restrictions: Open for public research.
  • Images: http://cdm15999.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15999coll24/id/47146
Languages and Scripts
Materials are in English.
Conditions of Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Theodore McKean family record book must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Preferred Citation
Initial citation: MSS SC 1990; Theodore McKean family record book; 19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts; L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University. Following citations: MSS SC 1990, LTPSC.
Custodial History
Donated by Richard E. Ajax in 1982.
Acquisition Information
Donated; Richard E. Ajax; 1982.
Subject Terms
Home and Family; Social Life and Customs; Businessmen--Utah--Salt Lake City; Mormons--Utah--Salt Lake City--History; Salt Lake City (Utah)--History; Utah. Militia--History; McCain family; McKean, Theodore
Genre / Form
Autobiographies; Genealogies
Appraisal Information
19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.
Finding Aid ID Number
UPB_MSSSC1990
Finding Aid Title
McKean (Theodore) family record book
Finding Aid Author
Elisa Visick
Finding Aid Creator
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2018-01-29 13:44:26 -0700.
Finding Aid Language
English
Biographical Info:

Biographical History

Mormon businessman, pollitician, and militia leader who lived in Salt Lake City, Utah.



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Ryan Lee
Curator - 19th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts
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