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Peterson, Cornelius Rawlings, 1911-1995

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1911 - 1995

Biographical History

Cornelius Rawlings Peterson (1911-1995), also known as Neal, was a purchasing agent in Provo, Utah. He served a mission in the North Central States for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and later worked for Brigham Young University.

Citation:
Cornelius Rawlings Peterson papers, circa 1920-1975

Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Oct. 27, 2008 (C.R. Peterson)

Ancestry.com, viewed Oct. 27, 2008 (Cornelius Rawlings Peterson; Cornelius R. Peterson; b. Jan. 4, 1911; d. Feb. 13, 1995 in Provo, Utah)

UPB files, Oct. 27, 2008 (C.R. Peterson; Neal Peterson; Cornelius Rawlings Peterson; b. in Provo, Utah; purchasing agent at Brigham Young University)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Cornelius Rawlings Peterson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 715
Scope and Contents

Includes personal and professional correspondence, retirement book and photographs, Church papers, mission and military correspondence, and a description of experiences at Iwo Jima. Also includes a certificate of graduation from grammar school, and a certificate of the Ancient Order of the Deep.

Dates: approximately 1920-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Cornelius Rawlings Peterson papers

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