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Goates, L. Brent (1922-2016)

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Dates

  • Existence: 1922 - 2016

Biography

L. Brent Goates (1922-2016) was an author.

L. Brent Goates was born on February 2, 1922 to Lesley and Leda (Kirkham) Goates in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Helen Lee, daughter of Harold B. Lee, on June 24, 1946, and they had six children. He wrote the definitive biography of Harold B. Lee, the eleventh president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. L. Brent Goates died in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 20, 2016.

Citation:
FamilySearch, via WWW, February 17, 2022 (L. Brent Goates; b. Feb. 2, 1922; d. Nov. 20, 2016; m. Jun. 24, 1946; married to Helen Lee in Salt Lake City, Utah; Helen Lee is a daughter of Harold B. Lee)

GoogleBooks, via WWW, February 17, 2022 (author of Harold B. Lee biography)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Harold B. Lee artifacts, 1970

 Series — Box 5: Series 1; Series 4; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197239126151], Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS 9392 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains three unique items from Harold B. Lee's time as President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The series includes a pin depicting the Armor of God, a leatherwork bookmark inscribed with the word "Dad," and a wooden plaque with a quote attributed to Harold B. Lee. Materials dated 1970.

Dates: 1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9392, L. Brent Goates collection of Harold B. Lee papers

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